20/04/2026
Power of attorney (POA) fraud occurs when an appointed agent (attorney-in-fact) breaches their fiduciary duty, using their authority to misappropriate funds, assets, or property for personal gain rather than acting in the principal's best interest. Signs include unusual bank activity, unexplained asset transfers, and isolation of the principal. Remedies include revoking the POA, requesting court-ordered accounting, or filing civil/criminal charges.