Financial Safety
If someone is misusing your money or stealing from you – or you're worried that this is happening to someone else – this could be financial abuse. It might not only affect your bank balance but maybe your everyday health and wellbeing too.
Within this page you can find information about spotting the signs of fraud and financial abuse, alongside links to local and community based activities, campaigns, and opportunities to get involved.
What is financial abuse?
What is financial abuse?
Financial abuse can include having money or other property stolen, being defrauded, being put under pressure in relation to money, financial affairs or other property, and having money, including benefits, or other property misused. If you suspect someone is being financially abused, this should be reported as a safeguarding concern.
Find out more on the Safeguarding Adults page.
Fraud and scams
Fraud and scams
Fraud and scams are evolving at an incredible pace, it is important to understand the tactics fraudsters use to steal money and personal information. Fraud and scams can take place online and in person. For more information on how to help stay safe, visit the Staying Safe Online and Staying Safe at Home pages:
Reporting financial abuse, fraud and scams
Reporting financial abuse, fraud and scams
If you experience fraud or financial abuse, it’s important that you report the matter to the authorities. You can do this by calling 999 in an emergency, or online via the Lincolnshire Police website and the Report Fraud website.
You also need to tell your bank as soon as possible so they can protect your money. You may prefer to visit your bank in-person or call them on the number on the back of your bank card. Make sure your previous call is properly disconnected before redialling. If you don’t know their number, you can call 159 from your phone and state the bank you wish to be connected to when prompted to do so. This will connect you to your bank's customer service team who will be able to help you.
Accessing help and support
Accessing help and support
- Order a free Fraud and Scams Prevention Pack (lincolnshire-pcc.gov.uk)
- Search Victim Lincs Support Services (victimlincs.co.uk)
- Get in touch with Victim Support Lincolnshire (victimsupport.org.uk
- Refer to Age UK Lincolnshire for support (ageuk.org.uk)
- Go along to free local events and drop-ins (lincsdigital.org.uk)
- Request support from Lincolnshire County Council Scam Intervention and Prevention Officer – Email for Scams Prevention referrals: ScamsPrevention@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Help with money
Help with money
Help and information on a range of money related situations and processes can be found on our Money Talk Lincs pages. Created in partnership with the Lincolnshire Financial Inclusion Partnership (LFIP), these pages provide information on managing money and debt, benefits, tax support, reducing your bills, and borrowing and saving. Visit the Money Talk Lincs pages for more details.