Romance Scam Reporting and Support
A practical look at what victims need after the scam becomes visible: faster triage, clearer evidence collection, realistic expectations, and a coordinated support pathway.
Published research
Publications
IEEE-published research on romance scams, AI-enhanced scams, reporting behavior, and coordinated support for victims.
Romance Scam Victimization
Behind every report is a person deciding whether to speak, who to trust, and whether help will make things better. This study centers those decisions.
Bridging the Protection Gap
AI gives scammers better scripts, better images, better voices, and more believable urgency. This paper asks what defense must become in response.
The Trajectory of Romance Scams in the U.S.
Official reports show only part of the story. This study uses multiple signals to reveal a threat that may be growing even when reports appear to fall.