Financial abuse
UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL ABUSE
The Care Act 2014 describes ‘financial abuse’ as a type of abuse which includes having money or other property stolen, being defrauded, being put under pressure in relation to money or other property and having money or other property misused. Click the link to find out more.
MONEY LAUNDERING AND MONEY MULES
If you need urgent help, call 999.
Find out more about what a money mule is, what the dangers and long-term impact is, and how you can protect yourself and others from being manipulated in this way.
SUPPORT AND ADVICE
If you need urgent help, call 999.
There is support available if you or someone else you know is a victim of financial abuse.
Information and resources for women who have experienced economic abuse. Also a helpline offering advice to those experiencing domestic abuse in financial difficulty, run with Money Advice Plus. You can visit the website or call the Financial Support Line on 0132 363 5987.