Stealing from the victim, making them pay, or restricting their ability to work are examples of which type of abuse?

• A. Physical Abuse
• B. Emotional Abuse
• C. Financial Abuse
• D. Digital Abuse

Answer: (C)

Financial abuse is when a person uses money and economic power to control another. Stealing from the victim, making them pay, or restricting their ability to work fit this because each action centers on controlling access to resources—the victim’s money, income, or ability to earn—rather than causing physical harm or emotional manipulation. This form of abuse aims to keep the victim financially dependent and under the abuser’s power. It’s distinct from physical harm (physical abuse), emotional manipulation (emotional abuse), or technology-based control (digital abuse).