Well guys, I know its been a couple of years or so since I've posted the experience I underwent when I found out that, after moving away from her, my dear mom was threatened and robbed of her assets. I tried to have the DA's office there help me and then the FBI, but as for my poor mom, she would not talk or say who was involved in her getting threatened and then robbed, but since then she's given me clues.
The FBI also stated that I immediately have everything she had of property changed to my name. Had a lot of help.. I found this out back in 2014. Very depressed then, but now have DPOA and handle all my mom's affairs. I know some of you would see what I would post then, and even called me "a troll" or something like that, when I was only trying to se how I could find out who had done this to my mom. She told me that certain people would demand money or it would be her life or mine. That leads me to believe this was some organized group, dangerous and only can pursue who they are only with extreme help from the FBI and and a defense group. Sad to say my mom couldn't say anything but I did what you all told me here then....secure what she has ASAP. Any other recommendations ?
If she owns a home maybe she would sell and use the money for a new place to live.
Curious, how far away are you from her? If very far in the time it takes for you to view video and make arrangements to be with her, it may be too late.
So the FBI were never able to trace any of her transactions to anyone? That’s unusual. Granted your mother was not forthcoming with names, etc, but law enforcement have resources at their disposal with long tendrils and access to financial transfers.
Were the FBI ok with your decision to let your mother remain in her home alone? I would think if the FBI determines she was a vulnerable adult did they ever discuss getting guardianship over her to place her somewhere to protect her until you could retrieve her?
Local police have resources as well - they have divisions that investigate elder abuse.
I just wish this situation works out for the both of you.
Withdrawals from financial institutions leave paper trails. I can’t even cash a check that has my husband’s name on it and I’m his wife! I can deposit it but not get cash.
How old is your mom? Does she live alone in her own house?
I would try to get her to me unless she has friends and other family members she hangs out with that are keeping her there. These folks, if they exist, aren’t looking out for her sufficiently if they didn’t realize she was being robbed.
all of the things the OP said she was going to do 2 years ago, she didn’t do.
mom also has dementia.
A security system company could help you to install them, if you do not have the skills to do it yourself.
However, if you are concerned that your mother is still at risk, why is she living on her own? Wouldn't assisted living be safer for her?