Paul Schendel dies in fatal Houston heart attack
Fatal Houston heart attack death of Paul Schendel
A 52-year-old father of three passed away due to a heart attack, an event that occurred just one day after he was informed his money would not be returned in a complex fraud case involving Wells Fargo. This was reported by FOX 26 Houston’s Randy Wallace.
The Brief
Paul Schendel, a sports fan who enjoyed fantasy football, was the victim. His demise from a heart attack happened shortly after he learned Wells Fargo would not return the funds lost in a deceptive operation. His family members are questioning if the loss of his life savings played a role in his health crisis.
HOUSTON – Paul Schendel, known for his passion for sports and his love of fantasy football, is reported by his sister, Karen Schendel.
Heart Attack After Fraud Scheme
Background details:
Paul Schendel suffered from a back injury, which left him disabled, and was also managing several health complications. According to Karen, he experienced “all the negative effects of diabetes.”
Paul’s instance represents the third case where an imposter claiming to be from Wells Fargo visited his home, according to the report.
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What We Know:
Schendel received a call from a number appearing to be from Wells Fargo. The caller displayed detailed knowledge of his account and informed him of fraudulent activity. Karen stated that Paul mentioned a woman came to his door, confiscated his card by cutting it up, and departed.
The next day, when Paul visited the bank to obtain a replacement card, he was told that Wells Fargo does not contact customers and that it was improbable he would recover his money. Paul Schendel’s death from a heart attack occurred the following day after this conversation.
Family Statements:
Although Paul had various health issues, his sister and uncle are contemplating whether the loss of his savings impacted his health. Karen expressed, “There’s no doubt in my mind it was a contributing factor.”
Attempts to secure a response from Wells Fargo were unsuccessful, as the station did not receive a reply.
The Source: FOX 26 News reached out to Paul Schendel’s sister and uncle for their account of events.
