# Financial Abuse

Last year

2022

Cash is crucial to victims of domestic abuse or coercive control, says Women's Aid

AIB this week said its plan to go cashless in 70 branches was a ‘mistake’.

11.9k

Jul 30th 2022, 6:30 AM

All time

Pensioners urged to exercise vigilance in use of 'temporary agents’ to pick up payments

It is estimated internationally that between 10-20% of agents abuse their position.

16.9k

Apr 14th 2020, 6:30 AM

Elderly abuse victims are 'most likely to have been targeted by their sons or daughters'

A report has found that the number of men suffering from abuse increases three fold in the over 80s category.

18.6k

Jun 14th 2018, 9:27 AM

'Up to 10% of older Irish people are victims of financial abuse'

We need to face up to the reality of this situation. Financial abuse can happen anyone, writes Eileen O’Callaghan.

5.9k

Oct 20th 2017, 7:00 AM

'We need to lift the lid on financial abuse of older people'

Research suggests that up to 10% of older adults may experience financial abuse.

16.4k

Oct 15th 2017, 1:04 PM

Almost 8,000 cases of adult abuse reported to HSE last year

The most common type of abuse among 18-64 years olds was physical 48%, psychological 24% and sexual abuse 11%.

9.3k

Jun 12th 2017, 7:39 AM

Vast majority of elderly abuse is carried out by a close friend or family member

A new campaign aims to highlight the financial abuse of the elderly.

11.8k

Jun 15th 2016, 6:05 AM

Elderly woman loses her home after letting her son move in after marriage breakdown

The abuse includes demands for money, stealing of possessions and withholding money from older people.

45.1k

Jun 15th 2015, 4:45 PM

HSE reports 9 per cent increase in elder abuse referrals

The majority of alleged victims were aged over 80, female, and had reportedly been neglected or abused by a relative.

1.6k

May 22nd 2012, 4:16 PM