Andre Hubert claims his former caretaker exploited his disability, resulting in financial ruin and the loss of his home.
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Author: Kevin Kennedy
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Greensboro man is facing financial devastation after alleging that his former caregiver stole over $12,000 in money orders intended for his bills and mortgage payments.
Andre Hubert, who has been on disability for the past year, claims that Ebony Worrel, his part-time caretaker, exploited his trust and financial vulnerability.
Hubert, who says he has has known Worrel for nearly three years, noticed discrepancies in his finances and believes that she took the money orders. "I knew she took them," Hubert stated. So far, only one of the stolen money orders has been recovered, cashed by an acquaintance of Worrel.
As a result of the alleged theft, Hubert has been forced to put his home on the market. "It's forced me to file bankruptcy... try to save my home," he said. Without the stolen funds, Hubert is unable to make his mortgage payments and faces the prospect of losing the only home he has ever owned.
Worrel has been arrested and charged with exploitation of a disabled or elderly adult and felony larceny. She is currently awaiting trial later this year.
Despite the legal proceedings, Hubert remains without the $11,000 in missing funds, which were part of his retirement savings.
"She knew what she was doing when she took the money," Hubert said. "She knew what she was doing."
This case highlights the vulnerability of individuals on fixed incomes and the devastating impact of financial exploitation. While Hubert seeks justice, he faces the harsh reality of rebuilding his life without the resources he once had.
For more information on protecting yourself from financial
exploitation, visit the North Carolina Department of Health and Human
Services' Adult Protective Services page.
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Greensboro man says caretaker stole $12,000 from him, leading him to sell his home
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