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Financial abuse – Spot the signs

Financial abuse can range from keeping extra change when running errands for an elderly relative, to making large purchases with their money without their permission, thinking they won’t notice or care.

An awareness graphic by STEP about financial abuse. An orange background with the text 'It's what they would want' in large white font. Below, it reads: 'Changes to a will that favour a new person or just one person could be a warning sign of abuse.' The logo for STEP appears in the top-right corner. The image features two photos: one of a group of three women smiling and walking outdoors, and another of two elderly women smiling closely together indoors.
Unexplained changes to finances, sudden transfers of assets, or someone new gaining control could be warning signs. Learn more about recognizing the signs of financial abuse at step.org/spot-the-signs.
Being aware of what to look for when it comes to financial abuse can help you safeguard your loved ones. Learn more about recognizing the signs of financial abuse at step.org/spot-the-signs. An awareness graphic by STEP about financial abuse. A light peach background featuring the text: 'There’s no need to visit' in bold orange font. Below, it reads: 'If someone is being controlled or isolated from friends and family, it could be a sign of financial abuse.' The STEP logo is in the top-right corner. The image includes two photos: one of a younger woman assisting an elderly couple with paperwork, and another of an older woman sitting on a couch, holding a phone to her ear with a concerned expression.
Being aware of what to look for when it comes to financial abuse can help you safeguard your loved ones.
Learn more about recognizing the signs of financial abuse at step.org/spot-the-signs.
An awareness graphic by STEP about financial abuse. A light peach background featuring the text: 'Everything is taken care of.' Below, it reads, 'If money is regularly disappearing after visits from a relative, carer, neighbour or friend, it could be a sign of financial abuse.' The STEP logo is positioned in the top-right corner. The image features two pictures: the first shows two older women, one embracing the other, and the second shows a group of three people (two elderly individuals and a middle-aged man) smiling outdoors.
It’s not always easy to spot the signs of financial abuse, especially when it involves someone close like a relative, carer, neighbour, or friend.
If you suspect something isn’t right, it’s important to act.
Learn more about recognizing the signs of financial abuse at step.org/spot-the-signs.
An awareness graphic by STEP about financial abuse. An orange background featuring the text: 'It's just a mix up.' Below, it states: 'If someone is responsible for managing your loved one's rent and finances, but the bills aren't being paid, it could be a sign of financial abuse.' The STEP logo is in the top-right corner and the image features two pictures: the first shows a smiling older woman helping a young child with a bucket outdoors, and the second shows a close-up portrait of a smiling person.
Don’t be afraid to have conversations about finances and ask for more details if something seems unusual or suddenly changes.
Learn more about recognizing the signs of financial abuse at step.org/spot-the-signs.

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