Which term means the wrongful taking, appropriation, obtaining, retention, or use of money or other property of another person by any means, including by exerting undue influence?

• A. Financial Abuse
• B. Financial Exploitation
• C. Financial Misconduct
• D. Financial Wrongdoing

Answer: (A)

The term that fits best is financial abuse. It specifically describes the wrongful taking, appropriation, obtaining, retention, or use of someone else’s money or property, especially when achieved through manipulation or undue influence. This captures both the act and the harm to the person, including situations where someone uses their power or trust to coercively take or control another’s resources. While financial exploitation is closely related, it often emphasizes the act of taking advantage of someone, whereas financial abuse centers on the abuse itself and the wrongful control of another’s assets. The other terms are more general or less precise for this description, which is why financial abuse is the most accurate fit.