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What is financial abuse?

Financial abuse is a form of family violence. It can include withholding money, controlling all the household spending or refusing to include you in financial decisions. Financial abuse can happen to anyone and is on the rise against vulnerable older people.

Published: 7 September 2023
  • national
  • 7 September 2023
  • WIRE

This informative article from the Women’s information and Referral Exchange (WIRE) can help you recognise financial abuse for yourself or a loved one and gives pointers on what you can do about it.