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Aibu to call this financial abuse??

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Tabletopp · 23/09/2024 10:01

Morning folks,

my brother (43 years old) has been through done financially tough times recently.
mum offered to help him by allowing him to open up a couple of credit cards in her name. He uses the cards and pays directly from his bank with no cost to mum. My worry is that these cards are maxed out now.
I’ve spoke to mum and she says that she’s not worried as he always pays. She views it as her debt in name only.
is this an example of financial abuse?

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Woahtherehoney · 23/09/2024 10:04

Why would it be financial abuse? Did your brother coerce your mum into doing this? Did he put pressure on her?

if he didn’t and she offered then of course it isn’t abuse. If he did pressure her in any way then yes it is, especially if she doesn’t understand the repercussions.