DEERFIELD BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A woman already accused of posing as a caregiver to steal from elderly victims is back on the Broward Sheriff’s Office radar, this time linked to two new cases using the same con.
Detectives say 26-year-old Jamisha Shamari Sylvain first surfaced in October 2025, when an elderly man living at the B’nai B’rith apartments in Deerfield Beach let a woman claiming to be his caregiver into his apartment. She got hold of his bank card and drained $1,600 from his account over several withdrawals, investigators say.
The case didn’t stop there. Detectives uncovered a string of similar incidents in which Sylvain allegedly told elderly victims she had been sent by their health insurance company as a new caregiver, then used that trust to steal debit cards and pry loose their personal banking information. A joint operation involving BSO’s Deerfield Beach District Criminal Investigations Unit, Crime Suppression Team and Operational & Tactical Intelligence Center led to an arrest warrant, and deputies booked Sylvain into the BSO Main Jail on Dec. 19, 2025, on charges including occupied burglary, exploitation of the elderly, criminal use of personal identification information, theft of a credit card and grand theft from a victim 65 or older.
Sylvain got out of jail in May 2026 — and detectives say she went right back to the same playbook. At The Pointe at Deerfield Beach Senior Living, she allegedly posed as the building manager and made off with a victim’s debit card, credit cards and cash. Investigators are now asking for the public’s help locating her while warning the community about her tactics.
How to protect yourself and loved ones
- Verify caregivers and aides: Always confirm identity, credentials and references before allowing anyone access to your home or finances.
- Regularly monitor financial accounts: Review bank statements and credit reports for unfamiliar changes.
- Involve a trusted friend or family member: Before giving out financial information, ask a friend or family member if the request or situation seems suspicious.
- Report it early: The sooner suspicious activity is reported, the more likely losses can be stopped.
The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone who lives in a BSO jurisdiction and believes they or someone they know may be a victim of a similar scam is asked to call BSO’s non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357).
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