Financial Abuse by Someone You Know: Warning Signs, Powers of Attorney and Getting Help

Not all financial harm comes from strangers. Sometimes money is taken or misused by a relative, friend, carer or someone with power of attorney. This course explains what financial abuse looks like, how a lasting power of attorney should work, how to raise a concern with the Office of the Public Guardian and where to get confidential support.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information written from published official guidance for older people and the families who help them. It is not legal, medical or financial advice. Rules can change, so check the official websites listed before you act.

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