Sharp rise in domestic abusers using finances for coercion, UK charities say
Summary
UK domestic abuse charities report a large increase in abusers using money and technology to control victims. Many victims are forced into car finance agreements they did not want, causing serious financial problems.Key Facts
- Referrals for technology-related or economic abuse cases rose by 78% in one year, from 542 to 967.
- Cases of economic abuse more than doubled, from 198 to 414 referrals.
- Economic abuse includes controlling access to money and forcing victims to take out loans or credit.
- There is a growing issue of victims being manipulated into car finance deals in their name.
- Victims often face large debts and damaged credit scores due to these coerced agreements.
- Car finance companies and credit agencies may lack training to recognize economic abuse.
- The charity Refuge is calling for government action to better protect victims and involve lenders and credit agencies.
- Victims describe feeling scared, dependent, and unable to refuse abusive partners’ demands.
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