When this started several years ago I was appalled at having to visit the bank to close one account and open a new one, after my mom gave all her account info to a "Publishers Clearing House" caller who requested money to deliver her "prizes". Since I've moved in with her (ugh!) it happens more frequently even after numerous conversations about never answer the phone if you don't know the caller or number. That's become a joke now. I have threatened to get rid of her precious land line and get her a pay-as-you-go cell phone AND a new phone number. Is that my only option? Oh, and don't tell me to report callers, or get on a no-call list....HA! Thanks for any realistic suggestions!
I realize we want to honor our parents but there comes a time when we become the parent in this relationship and them the child. It is no longer what they want, its what they need. When what they do starts effecting me, like having to go to the bank all the time, then the something, like the phone, gets stopped. Its not something she has to have now ur living there.
If you have POA, well its in effect. Shred her debit card. Freeze her credit cards pay off and close. Have her bank acct set up that only u can write checks and authorize any type of withdrawl. Hide her check book.