Pelham man accused of stealing more than $200K from elderly relatives

by The New Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester

A 37-year-old Pelham man is accused of impersonating state and federal officials as part of a scheme to financially exploit his elderly relatives, state officials said.

A Hillsborough County Southern District grand jury indicted Jason Taylor on felony counts of financial exploitation of an elderly adult and theft by deception, according to a written news release from New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella.

Between April 2019 and October 2024, Taylor “used undue influence, coercion, and deception to obtain more than $200,000 from” his elderly aunt and uncle, officials said.

“As part of the scheme, Mr. Taylor allegedly convinced his relatives that they were required to make payments in connection with a nonexistent court case. To support this lie, he created fraudulent court documents and impersonated multiple officials — including United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts,” according to the AG’s release.

Taylor is also accused of fabricating documents demanding payments and threatening legal consequences. Officials said he also told the victims they were subject to a “gag order” preventing them from speaking about the case.

If convicted, Taylor faces up to 7½ to 15 years in state prison and a $4,000 fine for each charge. Taylor is scheduled to be arraigned on July 10.

If you or someone you know is a victim of elder abuse or financial exploitation, contact your local police department or the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Adult and Aging Services, at 800-949-0470. 

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