[WSBAPT] Elder client victim of ponzi scheme - enforcement agency?

[Roger Hawkes]

Does Crime Victims Compensation offer any relief?

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Dalynne Singleton
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 2:11 PM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBAPT] Elder client victim of ponzi scheme - enforcement agency?

Josh, I can’t help with any enforcement.  But, I have a probate in which the decedent was also out his entire retirement savings over $300,000 to a ponzi scheme, buying gift cards and sending money orders hoping for a return.  I represent the niece and PR of the Estate.  Keep in mind that the personal tax return might allow for a deduction for the lost monies.  We have filed an amended 2018 return on behalf of the decedent and await the IRS allowance of the deductions..  If accepted, it will result in $4,800 refund not the original $40,000 owed to the IRS.  Form 4684 Casualties and Thefts was used and an itemization of all monies sent was given.

Your client should contact her CPA to discuss whether this is viable for her.

Dalynne Singleton
Gourley Law Group
Snohomish Escrow
The Exchange Connection
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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com<mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com<mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com>> On Behalf Of Josh Grant
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 1:27 PM
To: wsbar trust <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com<mailto:wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>>
Subject: [WSBAPT] Elder client victim of ponzi scheme - enforcement agency?

I have a client who lost $3000 to a fraudulent scheme.  “You pay $3,000 and we will get you $10,000 back”.  She has the name and address of the person who introduced this to her... a very distant relative. That person and the primary salesman are all out of state.  I need an agency to send emails and her affidavit to who might attempt enforcement.  Attorney General?  I see this could fit  elder abuse but I doubt APS would do much??
Joshua F. Grant
[advocates]
P. O. Box 619
Wilbur, WA 99185
509 647 5578
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