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Abuse can take many forms – it may be physical, emotional, financial, mental, verbal or sexual. Victims of abuse are often afraid to speak out because they think it is their fault, but this is not true.
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If someone is abusing you, or if you think someone is taking advantage of you, tell someone who you can trust, like a trusted family member, a friend, the police or your health care professional.
To protect yourself financially, follow these tips:
Never give out financial information – such as your credit card number – over the phone, text, email or social media
Never purchase anything from a phone salesperson or through a link that is sent to you on your computer, phone or tablet
Always check with a trusted family member or friend when you are unsure if a financial or legal transaction is safe or trustworthy
Use caution online if you are asked for personal dates, names or address information – this may be an attempt to guess your passwords
Only connect on the internet with people you know
Never share personal information or send money as a result of an email or text message
Sometimes fraudsters claim to be a relative in need of money (or gift cards) —always confirm with the relative they claim to be
Everyone has a role in the prevention of abuse. Educate yourself, watch for warning signs and if you suspect it, report it. If you know someone who is at risk for abuse, offer support.
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If you have questions, concerns, or feedback, please contact the office you normally deal with (closest to the patient’s home address). You can find all the contact information for this office in your Welcome pamphlet.
