You spotted {correct_count} out of 4 signs.

Answers A, B, C and E are all signs that someone might be experiencing economic abuse.

Economic abuse is when a current or ex-partner controls not only someone’s money but also their access to economic resources, such as their belongings, food, identity documents and housing. It can also involve them stopping someone from earning money, for example, by making it difficult for them to work or forcing them to quit their job.

Option D isn’t a sign of economic abuse. Many couples choose to use a joint account, and it’s not a cause for concern when both partners have equal access and say in how their shared money is managed.

You spotted {correct_count} out of 4 signs.

Answer A, B, D and E are all signs that someone might be experiencing economic abuse.

People with a job or an independent income can also be affected – economic abuse is not limited to those who are financially dependent on a partner. These examples show how a current or ex-partner may exploit someone’s finances or earning power to control them, create instability, and make it harder for them to leave the relationship.

Option C isn’t necessarily a sign of abuse. Using a budgeting app can be a good financial practice when both partners agree to use it and have equal access and control over their shared money.

You spotted {correct_count} out of 4 signs of economic abuse.

The correct answers are B, C, D and E.

Economic abuse can start, continue or get worse after a relationship ends. An ex-partner might use financial ties, drag out legal issues, or withhold money like child maintenance to stay in control and cause harm. That’s why it is so important to be able to spot the signs of economic abuse when a relationship has ended.

Option D may indicate that someone is receiving abusive messages from their ex-partner via payment references. Seemingly harmless words may be used to remind them of a time when their ex-partner verbally or physically abused them.

Option A isn’t usually a sign of economic abuse. It could be a concern if someone feels forced to turn to legal help because of their ex-partner’s controlling or harmful behaviour.

You selected {correct_count} out of 3 good practice responses.

Answers A, C and D are the right responses.

If someone you care about is experiencing economic abuse, listen without judgment, believe them, and reassure them they’re not alone. Offer practical help, like keeping important documents safe, helping them access money, or offering a place to stay. Signpost them to support, such as the Surviving Economic Abuse website or their local domestic abuse service and let them know that their local council and bank can also help.

Asking why they don’t just leave – option B – can make someone feel blamed or judged rather than supported. Leaving is often incredibly hard, with people facing risks like homelessness, debt or having to leave all their belongings behind to reach safety. By believing, listening, and offering practical help, you can empower someone to regain control and take steps to safety in their own time.