Business owner pleads guilty for elderly exploitation, sentenced to 10 years

NICHOLS HILLS, (Okla.) — In 2022, Amanda Baade, owner of "Go To Girl and Co.," was accused of stealing thousands of dollars from customers, fraudulently charging their credit cards.

Nearly three years later, Baade has plead guilty to two counts of elderly exploitation, and was sentenced to 10 years in jail, and a suspension of her business.

Baade is not in custody, but court records show she's under supervision with pardon and parole services.

Her business was highlighted as a premiere concierge service, helping locals with housekeeping and pet sitting.

One man came forward to Nichols Hills Police in 2021, saying he hired her for a short period of time. He claims Baade continued authorizing his card for over a year, totaling $43,000.

Detective Brandon Ridgeway from Nichols Hills PD said, "There is no normal contract or normal fee schedule for what the services he used with her."

Another woman, Lesa Crowe, hired Baade experienced the same thing and said she knew dozens of others who'd had their money swiped from them.

"I'll be sure to pay you back. I'm doing everything you said I was supposed to do. And then she's gone.," said Crowe.

With Baade pleading guilty, it's expected she will be taken into custody at some point to begin her sentence. We will keep you updated as we learn more.