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March 7, 2025

Queens woman charged with grand larceny in $500K elder fraud scheme

Elder Fraud Suspect Captured in Phone Scam that Targeted Elderly South Jerseyans

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 51-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested Tuesday after attempting to collect cash from an elderly couple in what police say was an elaborate phone scam involving a fake…

Roosevelt man indicted for manslaughter in mother’s death; sister charged with elder abuse

Former Pennsylvania Jehovah’s Witnesses Elder Sentenced to Prison for Child Sexual Abuse

AARP discusses elder fraud with United States Attorneys Thompson and Ihlenfeld

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The AARP of West Virginia hosted a town hall today so that its members could learn more about trends in elder fraud from the state’s top federal law enforcement…

Box Elder woman admits shooting woman in the face over drug deal

GREAT FALLS — A Box Elder woman suspected of shooting a woman in the face over a drug deal on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation admitted to an assault charge on Sept.…

Las Vegas woman gets 7 years for elder financial fraud

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Nevada woman was sentenced to more than 7 years in prison today for committing financial fraud against the elderly, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Shelly Leipham…

Financial Institutions, Law Enforcement Agencies, and State and Federal Prosecutors Unite to Raise Awareness About Elder Fraud and Other Financial Scams

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to protect some of our most vulnerable citizens, financial institutions and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in Springfield are joining together to help educate…

Nigerian National Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for an Elder Fraud Scheme and Unrelated Cares Act Covid-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Oluwaseyi Akinyemi, a/k/a “Paddy Linkin”, a/k/a “Joseph Kadin”, age 35, of Hyattsville, Maryland, yesterday to eight years in federal prison, followed by…

U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins Plaza Tower Tenants to Combat Elder Financial Abuse

TYLER, Texas – The U.S. Attorney’s Office is promoting World Elder Abuse Awareness in conjunction with the Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative to help seniors in the Eastern District of Texas…

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Highlights Importance of Protecting Southern District of Iowa Seniors

DES MOINES, IA – The Department of Justice commemorated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by emphasizing its commitment to protecting elderly individuals against abuse, fraud, and neglect by advancing elder justice. Elder…

2022 World Elder Abuse Awareness (WEAAD) Day

2022 World Elder Abuse Awareness (WEAAD) Day HAMMOND- Northern District of Indiana United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson is committed to protecting older Americans by raising awareness of elder abuse, neglect, and…

EDLA Observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2022

NEW ORLEANS – Today, U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans along with the Department of Justice (DOJ) reasserts the mission of DOJ’s Elder Justice Initiative to combat elder abuse and financial exploitation, encourage…

United States Attorney Waldref Joins Attorney General Garland in Recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Spokane, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, joined United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.…

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Today, the Department of Justice reaffirms its commitment to elder justice while joining the world in commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Elder abuse takes many…

U.S. Attorney’s Office Commemorates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio joins with the Department of Justice and other U.S. Attorney’s Offices across the country in recognizing June 15 as Annual World Elder…

U.S. Attorney’s Office Offers Training, Resources to Combat Elder Abuse

MACON, Ga. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia offers training and resources for its citizens to prevent and respond to elder abuse. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office, through…

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado recognizes June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

DENVER – United States Attorney Cole Finegan encourages the citizens of Colorado to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2022, and to remain vigilant on behalf of our older…

U.S. Attorney Darcie McElwee Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by Reconfirming Commitment to Combatting Senior Fraud

PORTLAND, Maine: Today marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and U.S. Attorney Darcie McElwee is concerned for Maine’s senior generation. Elder abuse can take many forms, including financial exploitation, caregiver neglect, and physical,…

U.S. Attorney Breon Peace Highlights Support and Resources for Elder Abuse Awareness Day

In observation of this year’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, celebrated annually on June 15th, Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York highlighted available resources to increase…

U.S. ATTORNEY ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO OBSERVE WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY ON JUNE 15, 2022

St. Thomas, USVI – United States Attorney Delia L. Smith encourages the public to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2022, and help combat elder fraud and abuse. “If…

Box Elder Man Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine, Fentanyl on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation

GREAT FALLS — A Box Elder man who admitted to distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl pills on and around the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation was sentenced today to twelve and a half years…

Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins with State and Non-Profits to Combat Elder Financial Abuse

Baltimore, Maryland – The U.S. Attorney’s Office is partnering with Project SAFE and the PROTECT Week Coalition to help seniors in Maryland avoid falling victim to financial exploitation. PROTECT Week, held June…

Southampton Woman Pleads Guilty to Elder Fraud Scheme

Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Mara Ficarra pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail, wire and bank fraud. The proceeding was held before United States District Judge Joanna Seybert. …

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