A caller on “The Ramsey Show” revealed that her mother-in-law gave almost $750,000 to an online scammer from her retirement account. The mother-in-law, in her 80s, was manipulated during a vulnerable time when her husband was ill. The family is concerned that she may deplete their joint assets, leaving them responsible for her care. Despite intervention from authorities, she continues to believe in her online relationship. Suggestions were made to pursue conservatorship through the courts, but it may be met with resistance. The urgency to protect their assets and the mother-in-law’s well-being was emphasized.
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