Protecting Your Family From Unscrupulous Dealings

Q. I didn't know where else to go so I thought I'd give this a shot. My ex-boss at a mortgage/real estate company pretty much took advantage of my Grandfather(age 65) and forged a bunch of documents w/o his notice. He also was the broker for this office and she wouldn't tell him the things that went on and would sneak things behind his back. She has committed so many crimes and I have at least a 2 page list of them along with witnesses and evidence against her.


The thing is... She forged and notarized a limited power of attorney for him and I think this situation is going to turn sour real fast if we don't act soon. I don't care about all the crimes she committed against me and my mother but I just want to save my grandfathers life, literally. This situation has him feeling really down and stressed and I don't know how much more he can take.

I'm trying to help him out with all I can because all I want is the well being of my family. She is guilty of many different kinds of fraud and tax evasion. She also illegally runs her office and is trying to steal my grandfathers identity. She already started opening credit cards and stuff under his name and is ruining his credit. Please, for the love of God, help me in any way possible. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

A. I'm so glad you found my site and took the time to ask me. This is an extremely serious situation and you are justifiably concerned.

The first thing you need to do is call the police. If she has set up a power of attorney and other documents, she is guilty of fraud and forgery. Will your grandfather attest to the fact that he never signed nor intended her to have power of attorney? If so, see if he can press charges.

The police will follow up. If they don't, contact the FBI because of the identity theft situation.

If all else fails, go to an attorney. But don't wait. You need to act as soon as you can because if you know this is going on and do nothing that may be viewed as consent.

Contact the credit reporting agencies immediately. Let them know that he may be the victim of identity theft and they will flag his files. Contact each of his credit card companies and places where he has loans and let them know as well. If possible, close his existing credit card accounts so that they cannot be used. Notify the banks where he has accounts. If he receives a pension, contact the administrator and make them aware of the situation.

Please keep me informed....

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