What financial abuse looks like and how to recognise it

Financial abuse can be identified where a person may restrict, exploit or sabotage your finances so they can limit your freedom. This may be someone you have recently been introduced to or it may even be someone you are close to, such as a friend or family member. The important thing is that you recognise the signs and reach out to speak to someone to help you get back in control of your finances.  

• Has anyone forced you to take out credit on their behalf? 

• Have they encouraged you to hand over your income from salary or benefits? 

• Have you been forced to put the bills in your name or add their name to your accounts? 

• Have you been prevented from going out to work?

• Has the access to the vehicle been removed?