Financial abuse – know the signs, get support

Financial abuse can happen to anyone and isn’t always easy to spot

How to spot financial abuse 

Financial abuse can involve control, exploitation, or sabotage of finances by a partner, family member, or carer. 

You may be experiencing financial abuse if someone:

• Has control over your money
• Stops you from working or getting to work
• Adds their name to your accounts
• Gets your salary or pension paid into their accounts
• Spends your money without your permission
• Borrows or forces you to borrow money in your name with or without your knowledge
• Asks you to change your will

If you need urgent help

Call the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 200 0247 (available 24/7) or dial 999 if you or someone else is in immediate danger.

If your partner or ex-partner is controlling your money, you can get help here

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