It might not be robbery or illegal (yet?) but I think it is totally unethical. Bully for you for being of sound mind and able to make sensible, rational decisions for yourself. There are many people who are extremely vulnerable and are no longer able (or perhaps have never been able) to look after themselves or their finances in this way. The very elderly, dementia sufferers, people with bi-polar disorder and, no doubt, countless other groups need to be protected from the sharks in our society and a law to do this can't come fast enough in my opinion. Shame on QVC if they have now adopted this approach, shame on DF that she is happy to oblige and carry it out and shame on anyone who has no feelings or sympathy for those around us who need it most. A little compassion goes a long way.