Rochester Woman Faces Charges in Elder Fraud Scheme

Estermarie Jones, 35, of Rochester, appeared in court on charges tied to a massive elder fraud scheme. Prosecutors allege she used stolen identities to create fake driver’s licenses and bank accounts, register businesses, endorse checks, and withdraw funds, causing losses and attempted losses totaling nearly $190,000. Investigators also seized dozens of fraudulent IDs and bank cards. Jones faces multiple charges including identity theft, fraud, and money laundering, carrying potential prison sentences of up to 30 years. Elder fraud experts warn that such schemes devastate victims, many of whom lose their life savings with little chance of recovery.

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Source: 13WHAM News