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Elderly Persons Abuse

Elderly persons financial abuse involves the exploitation of older individuals, often by someone they trust, to misappropriate their funds, assets, or property. This may include coercion, manipulation, or unauthorised access to their finances.

Doing Jigsaw Puzzle

Investigation Approach:

  • Financial Record Review: Analysing bank statements, transactions, and account activity to identify unusual withdrawals, transfers, or spending patterns.

  • Beneficiary and Legal Document Audit: Reviewing wills, power of attorney documents, and other legal agreements for signs of manipulation or forgery.

  • Suspect Profiling: Investigating the behaviour and background of individuals with access to the victim’s finances to identify motives or previous misconduct.

  • Victim Interviews: Conducting gentle, non-intrusive interviews to understand their situation and any coercion they may have experienced.

  • Reporting and Resolution: Collaborating with social services or law enforcement to protect the victim and pursue legal action against the perpetrator.

  • Prevention Advice: Offering families guidance on safeguarding elderly relatives’ finances, including secure account setups and monitoring practices.

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