Why Do You Think It Wouldn’t Happen to You?

Why Do You Think It Wouldn’t Happen to You?

Take a moment and answer this honestly: Why do you believe you wouldn’t be a target for a romance scam? Is it because you’re smart?Financially savvy?Independent?Too cautious?Too experienced? Most people have an answer.And almost all of them are wrong. The Truth No One...
Holiday Romance Scams: Stay Safe This Season

Holiday Romance Scams: Stay Safe This Season

The Season of Joy and Caution The holidays are meant to bring comfort, connection, and generosity. Unfortunately, it’s also the time scammers love most. For people searching for love or companionship online, this season can become a trap, when loneliness, generosity,...
From Shame to Justice

From Shame to Justice

One of the biggest challenges in the fight against romance fraud is helping victims feel safe enough—emotionally and psychologically—to report what happened. How do we help someone push through the fog of self-blame and shame to recognize they were the victim of a...
The Victim Shame

The Victim Shame

Understanding the Shame Faced by Romance Scam Victims Romance scams continue to be a persistent and evolving threat. Despite widespread awareness campaigns, such as World Romance Scam Prevention Day, many victims are left grappling with deep-seated feelings of shame...
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