Dayton woman sentenced for impersonating man, 72, stealing pension benefits

On one occasion she reportedly called the group paying the pension, identified herself as the victim’s relative and had someone impersonate the man while on the phone with the agency.

The thefts occurred between April and November 2019, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Hudson pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated identity theft. She was indicted by a federal grand jury in June 2020.

The case was part of the U.S. Justice Department’s elder fraud initiative. A hotline launched last March to help seniors who may be the victim of financial fraud. The hotline’s toll-free number is 833-FRAUD-11 (833-372-8311).