Hubert, who is taking care of his elderly uncle, has recently been cashing his uncle's social security checks and putting the money into his own account. As this is being done without his uncle's knowledge, Hubert's behavior would be classified as:

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Hubert's actions constitute material exploitation, which involves illegally or improperly using an elder's funds, assets, or property. This is done without the elder's knowledge, which fits the scenario described.

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