A woman alleges her boyfriend stole from her while she went on a girl’s trip after he dumped her.
Financial abuse might be more common than you think. A 2017 survey by CentSai of 2,000 people between 18 and 35 found that 70% of millennial women experienced financial abuse from a romantic partner. Financial abuse can range from stealing to controlling or restricting another person’s money.
TikToker @chloebelaire.lux alleges that her boyfriend dumped her and stole from her while she was away on vacation.
“I went to Puerto Rico for my bday, and my BF broke up with me and broke into my house and stole 13K and my brand new MacBook while I was gone,” she said, adding a few clown emojis.
“Don’t trust boys from NYC!!! They don’t love you!” she added in the caption.
She explained in the comments that her ex-boyfriend “literally” told her over the phone. She added, “I can’t do anything till I come back but don’t worry, first stop police station.”
People in the comment section shared their support and similar experiences.
“I went to Disney, and he broke into my house and stole all the jewelry back he bought me,” someone wrote.
“Same. Broke up with my ex, and my house got robbed 2 hrs later,” another said.
“Someone’s mad they didn’t go with u to Puerto Rico,” a person commented.
If you or someone you know is experiencing financial abuse, a form of intimate partner violence, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline, call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788.
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