In 2006, I started Fraud Resolution for Seniors, LLC, to utilize my financial and sleuthing skills to help seniors who have been financially exploited.  My expertise includes reconstructing financial histories and identifying and documenting misdeeds.  Once documented, I work with credit reporting agencies, banks, attorneys and others to help clients recover from exploitation.  My experience has shown that it takes consistent and persistent follow through to get the desired results for my client—and I am relentless until there is resolution. 

Resolving financial abuse is about money but it also has a huge emotional impact on seniors.  They may believe they are ‘stupid’ for allowing exploitation to happen or they may be ashamed that this has happened to them.  I provide all services in a kind and gentle way, emphasizing to them that they are not at fault.  I want them to know they have an advocate in me.  I will do everything within my power to stop further exploitation and to help restore financial soundness.

How I got Involved in Senior Fraud Issues

During the mid-90s, an elderly relative told me that he was very worried about what was happening to the money he had worked so hard for all of his life.  He was anxious that he was going to ‘outlive his money.’  He was mostly bedridden with some dementia and his son helped him take care of his finances.  After reconstructing the last year of financial documents, I found the man’s son had spent $50,000 on personal items without permission.  I helped my relative protect his assets by placing them in a trust managed by a bank.  This experience planted the desire to help vulnerable adults who are manipulated by dishonest people.  

My history prior to working with seniors was with the University of Washington. I retired after 30 years, as the manager of a cost center in the health sciences. I was responsible for calculating recharge rates, financial solvency, complying with regulatory guidelines, personnel administration, customer relations and operational activities.  For about 3 years during this time, I was a weekend volunteer caregiver with a non-profit agency that helps seniors.  I loved my client and visited her every Saturday until her death.  I knew that my next career would involve helping seniors.

In 2001, I started working for a wonderful home care agency called With a Little Help Inc.  I have worked as a caregiver, care coordinator and project manager and have found all aspects of working with seniors very gratifying.

If you suspect elder fraud, please call for a no charge consultation. 
206 525-5134 - liz@fraudresolutionforseniors.com