Home Health Care Aide Accusing Of Stealing Florham Park Resident's Identity

FLORHAM PARK, NJ — A home health care aide is accused of stealing an elderly Florham Park resident's identity to sign up for a credit card, Florham Park police said.

Elizabeth Perez, 43, from Randolph, is accused of taking the identity of a patient she was supposed to be caring for. The victim's daughter uncovered the scheme when multiple unauthorized transactions popped up on bank records, police said.

The aide allegedly used the victim's information to register for a credit card and make purchases. Perez was arrested on Aug. 4 after a "lengthy investigation," police said.

Perez was charged with fraudulent use of a credit card, false statement in producing a credit card, credit card theft, impersonation, and theft of movable property. She was released with an upcoming Superior Court appearance.

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