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Older people, domestic abuse survivors, and the disabled all targets for financial abuse

Elderly people are regular victims of financial abuse

Elderly people are regular victims of financial abuse Source: SBS

Lawyers and experts say financial abuse is rife, despite growing awareness of the problem - with many people unaware their situation can be classified as abuse.


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By Charlotte Lam

Source: SBS


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Lawyers and experts say financial abuse is rife, despite growing awareness of the problem - with many people unaware their situation can be classified as abuse.



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