Mississippi Woman Charged in Attempted $75K Fraud of Elderly Couple

Angela Hasan allegedly used a counterfeit document to access the victims' bank account.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Police in Memphis, Tennessee have charged a 45-year-old Mississippi woman named Angela Hasan with theft, financial exploitation of the elderly, and impersonating a licensed professional after she allegedly tried to defraud an elderly couple out of $75,000. Hasan is accused of using a counterfeit document to gain conservatorship over the 87-year-old victims and wire $25,000 from their account to her own.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing problem of financial exploitation targeting the elderly, who can be vulnerable to scams and fraud. It also underscores the importance of verifying the credentials of anyone offering financial advice or assistance, especially when large sums of money are involved.

The details

According to investigators, Hasan met the elderly couple at a business pop-up and claimed to be a lawyer and financial advisor who could help them with estate planning. She allegedly had the couple sign conservatorship documents, which she then used to wire $25,000 from their Pinnacle Bank account to her own account. Hasan also reportedly tried to cash a $75,000 cashier's check from the victims' account.

  • On February 13, 2026, police in Memphis, Tennessee charged Angela Hasan with the alleged fraud.
  • Hasan was released on a $15,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.

The players

Angela Hasan

A 45-year-old Mississippi woman who claimed to be a financial advisor and lawyer, and is accused of using a counterfeit document to gain access to an elderly couple's bank account and steal $25,000.

Pinnacle Bank

The bank where the elderly couple had their account, and where Hasan allegedly tried to cash a $75,000 cashier's check from the victims' account.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Friday whether to allow Angela Hasan to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for the elderly and their loved ones to thoroughly vet any individual offering financial advice or assistance, and to consult trusted professionals before making major financial decisions. It also highlights the growing problem of financial exploitation targeting vulnerable older adults.