John, an 82-year-old retiree living in a rural area, prided himself on his independence. After his wife passed away, his daughter Lisa started visiting more frequently, offering to help him with his finances and daily chores. John appreciated the company and the help, especially as he started to struggle with managing his bills and banking.

Lisa convinced John to set up direct deposit for his pension and Social Security checks into a joint account she had access to. She assured him it would make things easier for both of them. Initially, everything seemed fine, and John was grateful for Lisa's assistance.

However, over time, John noticed that Lisa's visits became less about helping him and more about accessing his funds. She began making large withdrawals and writing checks to herself without John's consent. When John confronted her, Lisa claimed she was only borrowing the money and would pay it back soon.

It wasn't until a neighbor, concerned about John's well-being, helped him review his bank statements that the full extent of Lisa's exploitation came to light. John felt betrayed and heartbroken, realizing his own daughter had been taking advantage of him.