Georgia couple stole over $29K from retirement facility resident, police say

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying potential victims of an alleged financial exploitation scheme involving an employee at a local retirement facility and her boyfriend.

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Police say Christina Buffington and Keyvan McClinic became involved in helping an individual who was receiving care at the facility. After the victim’s significant other died, the couple reportedly offered to help with personal errands, financial responsibilities and monthly bills.

However, police say that arrangement allegedly led to the exploitation of the victim.

Investigators identified more than $29,000 in alleged losses from the victim’s personal bank account. During the same period, the victim’s financial obligations reportedly went unpaid, the home’s water service was disconnected over an unpaid bill, and the bank account experienced repeated overdrafts.

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The Floyd County Police Department is now asking anyone who may have experienced similar financial exploitation involving Buffington and McClinic to come forward.

Investigators are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who believes they or someone they know may have been targeted by the pair in Rome.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Inv. Guzman with the Floyd County Police Department at 706-235-7766 or [email protected].

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