Waldorf Woman Charged In Alleged $50K Vulnerable Adult Financial Exploitation Case

WHITE PLAINS, Md. — A Waldorf woman has been charged by criminal summons after allegations that she financially exploited a vulnerable adult, caused unpaid utility bills and damaged property at a White Plains residence, according to charging documents.

Shanice B. Scott, 34, of Waldorf, was charged with theft scheme of $25,000 to under $100,000, vulnerable adult abuse by a custodian, and malicious destruction of property valued at $1,000 or more.

According to an application for statement of charges, the allegations involve a residence on Jacksonville Place in White Plains and financial activity between Dec. 24, 2024, and March 31, 2025.

The complainant alleged Scott took advantage of a vulnerable adult through manipulation, senior abuse and financial exploitation involving Social Security benefits, pension benefits and a Citibank checking account, according to charging documents.

The complainant alleged Scott defrauded the vulnerable adult of at least $50,000 in Social Security and pension funds, while the filed theft scheme charge lists a range of $25,000 to under $100,000.

The application states that unpaid electric, gas and county utility bills corresponded with the same period in which bank statements allegedly reflected debit card transactions made by Scott. The complainant alleged those transactions were not used to pay the vulnerable adult’s delinquent debts and were instead used for Scott’s personal gain.

According to the statement, the vulnerable adult’s unpaid bills included electric, gas, cellphone and county utility accounts. The complainant also alleged Scott’s actions contributed to issues involving the home’s mortgage, HOA fees and maintenance.

Charging documents also allege Scott damaged the front door of the White Plains residence in December 2024. The complainant wrote that the door replacement cost about $3,160 after the front door was kicked in.

The complainant further alleged that the vulnerable adult had suffered memory loss and had been unable to manage finances, health or personal affairs for several years, according to the application.

A criminal summons was issued May 10, 2026. Scott was not arrested.

A preliminary inquiry is set for June 22, 2026, at Charles District Court.

Under Maryland law, the listed charges carry up to 18 years of incarceration and up to $22,500 in fines if Scott is convicted and sentenced to the maximum consecutive terms.

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