Fraud Suspect Targets Bedridden Senior With Dementia in Shocking Montreal Case
A disturbing case out of Montreal is raising serious questions about how far scammers are willing to go and how vulnerable some seniors truly are.
A 75-year-old woman, bedridden and living with dementia, was targeted inside her own home by a man police now believe was attempting to steal her banking information. The woman, Diane Prévost, had received a phone call warning her about supposedly suspicious transactions on her bank account. The caller told her he needed her card and PIN number to resolve the issue. And then he said something chilling. He would send a colleague to her home.
Within 20 minutes, a man dressed in black and wearing dark glasses showed up at her apartment in Montreal. He walked right up to her bedside. She was lying there, connected to oxygen. The entire encounter was captured on a surveillance camera installed by her daughter, Mélanie Nadeau, who had set it up to monitor her mother’s well-being.
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According to the daughter, the only thing preventing the scam from succeeding was the fact that she, not her mother, had the PIN number. During the visit, the suspect even took the phone and directly asked her for the code, claiming it was needed to eliminate cloned cards. She refused, told him to leave and contacted police. He hung up and quickly left the residence.
Authorities in Montreal are now investigating. The local police service has received a formal complaint and financial institution representatives have reminded the public that legitimate employees never visit clients at home to request sensitive banking information.
What makes this case especially alarming is the broader trend. Reports indicate that fraud targeting seniors has surged dramatically in recent years. Experts warn that organized crime groups are increasingly using financial scams to fund their operations. Seniors living alone, especially those dealing with cognitive decline, are among the most vulnerable.
This case also highlights something critical. Family involvement can make all the difference. In this situation, a daughter’s vigilance and a simple security camera likely prevented significant financial loss.
For viewers around the world, the lesson is clear. Financial institutions do not ask for PINs at your doorstep. If something feels wrong, it probably is. Talk to your loved ones. Set up verification codes. Create safeguards before criminals find the opportunity.
This story is unsettling, but it is also a warning. Stay alert, stay connected to vulnerable family members and continue following this channel as we track developments in this investigation and the growing fight against fraud targeting seniors worldwide.
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