Romance Scammers Prey on Trust

Romance scams and intimate image abuse are not the victim’s fault. These crimes work because scammers exploit trust, emotions, and technology—but the more we talk about these risks, the harder it becomes for scammers to succeed.

Reframing the Shame

The way we talk about digital crimes shapes how we see them, how we respond, and how survivors feel about their experiences. Too often, the language used minimises the harm and shifts blame onto the victim rather than the perpetrator.