Pittsburgh, PA – A Wilkinsburg woman has been charged after police say she allegedly stole more than $64,000 from a 70-year-old woman under her in-home care.
Allegheny County police say they were called on June 16 after the victim’s family in Pitcairn reported suspicious activity involving unauthorized checks. Detectives learned that the victim allegedly had 59 fraudulent checks issued in her name between Sept. 2024 and June 2025. Authorities said the checks totaled $64,375 and were allegedly altered before being deposited through a mobile banking app.
Police determined the money was then transferred into an account owned by 37-year-old Brittany Miller, who was identified as part of the victim’s in-home care provider team. Investigators said the victim did not authorize any of the financial transactions.
Miller is now facing multiple charges, including identity theft, forgery, financial exploitation of an older or care-dependent person, theft by unlawful taking, and receiving stolen property.
Police say the investigation highlighted concerns about elder financial abuse and continue to urge families to monitor accounts closely when loved ones rely on outside caregiving services.
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