It is not OK to use or sell another person’s assets without their consent, especially vulnerable groups such as seniors and people with disabilities.
If you suspect someone you know is the victim of financial abuse, talk to them and encourage them to seek help:
- The National Elder Abuse Hotline can help seniors on 1800 353 374
- The ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service (ADACAS) can help people with disabilities, the elderly and their carers on (02) 6242 5060.