1. Chicago Man Sentenced for $400K Elder Fraud Scam
Nirav B. Patel, a 44-year-old Indian national residing in Chicago, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for participating in an imposter scam that defrauded elderly victims, including residents in Edwardsville, out of over $400,000. Patel worked as a cash collector for a scheme that tricked victims into believing their Amazon accounts were compromised. Scammers posing as federal agents persuaded the elderly to transfer their life savings for supposed safekeeping, but the funds were ultimately stolen and funneled to India. Patel collected money and gold from victims across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2thetelegraph.com+2teamhcso.com+2
2. San Antonio Couple Charged with Stealing Homes from Elderly
Richard Morin, 64, and Rosa Mora Duran, 51, were arrested for operating a large-scale scheme targeting elderly homeowners. They allegedly forged title documents and liens to mislead victims into transferring property ownership to them. The fraudulent activities were conducted through multiple shell companies, and charges against them include financial abuse of the elderly and fraudulent securing of document execution involving amounts up to $300,000. expressnews.com
3. Elderly Floridians Scammed by Suspect Tied to National Crime Ring
Weikai Zhang, 43, allegedly tied to a national crime ring, was captured in New York after scamming elderly victims out of their life savings, including multiple Florida residents. Zhang used a deceitful pop-up scam to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from unsuspecting seniors. He faces charges including Organized Scheme to Defraud and Exploitation of a Person 65 Years or Older. wjhg.com+3cbs12.com+3nypost.com+3
4. 25 Canadians Charged in $21M ‘Grandparent Scam’
Twenty-five Canadian nationals were charged in the U.S. for participating in a “grandparent scam” that defrauded elderly individuals in more than 40 states of over $21 million. The defendants allegedly called seniors, posing as grandchildren in distress, and convinced them to provide bail money. The funds were then transmitted to Canada through various means. thetelegraph.com+6ice.gov+6signalscv.com+6 ice.gov+2signalscv.com+2npr.org+2
5. Man Arrested for Swindling Thousands from Elderly Man
Otiz Swinton Jr., 37, was arrested by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for scamming a 92-year-old man out of over $800,000. Swinton used romantic deception in a complex scheme involving bank fraud, including the use of cryptocurrencies and counterfeit checks. He faces multiple charges related to fraudulent use of personal information and credit cards. abcactionnews.com+1teamhcso.com+1
6. Man Arrested in Fort Myers After Scamming Elderly Victim
Omsai Kiran Vaddi, 24, was arrested in Fort Myers, Florida, for scamming an elderly person out of $30,000 by posing as a Social Security agent. Vaddi convinced the victim she was part of a money laundering scheme and needed to hand over cash. He was apprehended during a sting operation when he attempted to scam the victim a second time. timesunion.com+2fox4now.com+2thescottishsun.co.uk+2
7. Woman Accused of Elderly Jewelry Cleaning Scam Arrested Again
Katherine Coromoto Angulo Rivera, 27, was arrested in Miami-Dade County for targeting elderly victims with a jewelry-cleaning scam. She posed as someone seeking old eyeglass frames and offered to turn them into costume jewelry, convincing victims to hand over valuable items, which she then replaced with fake pieces. Rivera has a history of similar offenses. local10.com
8. Four More Defendants Indicted in Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
Defendants Yonel Burnett, Omar McKenzie, Shemeca Shields, and Nicole Lamont were indicted for participating in a fraud scheme that stole more than $4.5 million from elderly and vulnerable victims. The scheme involved convincing victims they had won a sweepstakes and needed to pay taxes and fees upfront. The defendants face charges including conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. wjhg.com+3justice.gov+3nypost.com+3