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Major Fraud Division
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
201 N. Figueroa St., Suite 1600
Los Angeles, CA. 90012-2600
District Attorney’s Office
County of Los Angeles
210 West Temple Street, Suite 18000
Los Angeles, CA 90012-3210
The California State Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 15610.30 defines financial abuse as “a situation in which a person, including but not limited to, one who has care or custody of or who stands in a position of trust, of an elder or dependent adult, takes, secretes, or appropriates their money or property, to any wrongful use, or with the intent to defraud.”
In other words, a person of trust takes advantage of a person financially, typically over the age of 65, who may also be vulnerable physically or mentally.
1. Theft by Family Member
Unfortunately, theft at the hands of a family member is more common that many people might think. While most assume family members would never harm a loved one, challenging economic times can bring out the worst in people.