United States Senate Special Committee on Aging
Hearings

Schemers, Scammers and Sweetheart Deals: Financial Predators of the Elderly

May 20, 2002

 

Reports of financial exploitation against seniors are on the rise -- up to five million cases last year - making it among the most prevalent forms of elder abuse in the United States This hearing will examine the nature, scope and effect these crimes have on seniors, and to raise awareness of financial exploitation of the elderly

    Date: May 20, 2002
    Time: 2:00 p.m.
    Dirksen 215

Statements of Committee Members

  •  

Witness Testimony

    Panel I

    1. Carl Fiosche, Gypsy Victim, Tacoma, Washington

    2. Gertrude Gingerich, Traveler Victim, Hartly, Delaware

    3. Bill Blevins, on behalf of Vaughn Blevins, Manassas, Virginia

    4. Brad Graham, Detective, Tacoma Police Department, on behalf of Marie, Bobo, Tacoma, Washington

    5. Justin Ray White, Prisoner, Idaho State Correctional Institute, Boise, Idaho

    6. Cesario "Chayo" Reyes, Retired Dectective, Los Angeles Police Department, Elder Person's Estate Unit Currently, Elder Financial Protective Services, Cerritos, California

    7. M. Jane Brady, Delaware Attorney General, Wilmington, Delaware

Hearing Publications