PCH(Publishers Clearing House),sometimes refuse to take NO, for an answer,e mails and messaging,urging me to take surveys,because "I might miss out on the grand prize".

I never thought I would give this advice but it happened with my family...I had to pry into their business secretly...checking my dad's banks statements, looking through mail, etc. Parents want to leave their kids something...I don't get that, but they do...my dad was always looking to win the lottery, publishers' clearing house, etc. I knew there was something wrong when piles of magazines were coming to their house...

Maybe if you and your siblings told him that you want him to have a good life now...not to worry about you guys...you could find out more information..find out his "plans"...be a detective...a sneaky one...

I was able to stop the magazine and the mailers...it was work...focused on making him spend his money now by taking the kids to the donut shop or helping him set up saving accounts for the grandkids and put money there...I also talked them into giving me limited power of attorney...

My mom agreed to never give anyone credit card information or cash without calling me first...I kept her up to date on the scams I heard about and called her immediately...more work, but worth it...

I agree...those that prey on the elderly are horrible...good luck

Can elder abuse or law enforcement, or state ombusman help? Find a scrap of paper or email to take to the police, they most likely have a file on the scam already. Then you & siblings talk to an attorney about taking over...sorry.

Oh I sm so sorry, thats awful for you all. I would echo the previous comments. Lots of positive strokes for the guy who is trying to do something marvelous for his children. These are wicked desperate people. This is why we are so vigilant on this site.

Conservatorship maybe?

If it's happened more than once it might be time. But only you and your family know for certain.

Not fun to be standing by and watching that's for sure.

I am sorry ? Don't push him . He is probably embarrassed ? Give him a hug if u can and just survey the damage and maybe later sit w him and make some rules ? I don't know .
Some People always pray on the young , the innocent , the weak , the emotional , the alone , the sick , the sad , and the elderly . Hug your dad man . He loves u , he thought he was doing something good ?
My opinion of course , u can write it on ice odviously .