Tomas Is a Very Unscrupulous Con-Artist

question 42

Multiple Choice

Tomas is a very unscrupulous con-artist. He behaves in a loving and friendly manner toward his grandmother, but when she is not looking he regularly takes her credit cards from her purse and makes unauthorized purchases. He makes sure not to buy things that are too big so that she won't notice them on her statements, but over the last year he has bilked her out of over $5,000. What sort of elder abuse is Tomas engaged in?​

• A) ​material exploitation
• B) ​physical abuse
• C) ​emotional abuse
• D) ​neglect

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