Woman Tries to Avoid Arrest after $35K Con on Elderly Man

Sophie Adams wants to undo the $35,000 scam she allegedly perpetrated against an 82-year-old man and return the money to avoid police charges, a Channel 2 News report said.

It does not appear likely that the charges will be dropped.

A concerned bank officer called police when he suspected the elderly customer was a victim of fraud. The victim said he was befriended by Adams in the Kroger store at City Walk shopping center in June. He is a widower, according to the Channel 2 story, and the two went out a few times.

Information provided by Sandy Springs Police Capt. Steve Rose said Adams told the victim she needed $23,000 for cancer surgery. The victim gave her that amount. Later, they opened a joint account at a SunTrust Bank and he deposited another $12,000 into the account. 

The victim told Channel 2 News that Adams has returned $12,000.

Sandy Springs Police have issued warrants for Adams charging her with Theft by Deception and Exploitation of the Elderly.