LINCOLN COUNTY, NC — A Maiden woman is facing charges after authorities say she took money from an elderly man’s bank account without his knowledge.
Amber Keever, 22, was the caregiver for the 88-year-old victim, officials say, and did have permission to use his debit card. However, investigators say Keever admitted to taking more than $800 over the course of three fraudulent ATM transactions in the month of January.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office began investigating after Bank of America reportedly asked for a check on one of their clients believed to be the victim of possible exploitation involving an elder.
The victim told investigators several fraudulent withdraws had been made from his account, and Keever was the only person with access to his debit card.
Keever is charged with one count each of Felony Exploitation of an Elder and Felony Obtaining Property by False Pretense.
