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

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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.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise the warning signs of financial abuse by someone known to you
  • Understand what an attorney may and may not do with your money
  • Know how to report concerns about an attorney or deputy
  • Find free, confidential support, including a 24-hour helpline

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What financial abuse looks like
  • Powers of attorney: protection and responsibilities
  • Raising a concern and getting support

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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