Monday, October 26, 2020

Blotter: Chicago woman charged with financial exploitation of an elderly person in Northbrook

By Kaitlin Edquist
 
The following items were taken from Northbrook Police Department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
 
Financial crimes 
 
Halisa Oba, 48, of the 800 block of Grace Street, Chicago, was charged with financial exploitation of an elderly person and unlawful use of a credit card in the 2200 block of Founders Drive after a report from September. Oba is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 20.

A Northbrook resident reported Oct. 8 that they were contacted by someone who claimed to be an Apple representative. The person said there was a problem with the resident’s phone and that they needed to buy $6,000 in gift cards to complete the repair.

A Northbrook resident reported Oct. 12 that someone opened a bank account using their information without permission.

A Northbrook resident reported Oct. 15 that they received messages from their bank that someone attempted to cash checks in their name without permission.

 
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