The Lynnwood Police Department
posted the following on its Facebook page:
We can’t say whether or not it’s
related to people being isolated in their homes and interacting only with those
they live with or having very little interaction at all outside of phone calls
and social media, but we have seen a significant uptick in crimes against
vulnerable adults.
These crimes primarily consist of
telephone or online financial scams as well as those trusted to manage money
for a vulnerable adult misusing that money.
Sadly, though, there are also
instances of mental and physical abuse. It can be a heartbreaking situation.
A vulnerable adult is anyone who:
— is 60 or older and cannot care
for him or herself
— has a developmental disability
— is admitted to a facility
— is receiving home health or
hospice services
If you know someone who fits this
definition and is the victim of any kind of abuse, financial or otherwise,
please report it!
Here’s a link to the state’s Adult
Protective Services website if you’d like more information:
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/…/home-a…/adult-abuse-and-prevention
Lynnwood PD:
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