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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Great News! The BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust Amazon Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and the Pro Bono Institute have come together to provide a free service of legal support for victims of fraud!It’s called the Scam Justice Legal Clinic! #scam #fraud #advocate #support www.dwt.com/about/pro-bo...

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DWT Scam Justice Legal Clinic | Davis Wright Tremaine

The Scam Justice Legal Clinic (SJC) is the first-of-its-kind pro bono initiative dedicated to providing free legal assistance to victims of online sc

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Are you on Substack? We just signed up and ready to tackle this site as well! If you're on, we would love for you to follow us and subscribe, and if you haven't joined yet...check it out! #romancescams #romancefraud open.substack.com/pub/advocati...

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Why Romance Scams Are Still Winning, And What We’re Doing About It

Every day, someone intelligent, cautious, and caring is targeted by a romance scammer.

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Do you know the 3 M’s of identity safety? Are you aware how your medical information can be tampered with? There’s so much great information Adam Levin has shared with us on the latest episode of Control Room from Life Lock. This is 20 minutes that can change your life! youtu.be/26HHptn3X

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Have you heard Kate’s story yet? 🌟 Kate is the inspiring voice and face behind The Unbreaking Project – Kate’s Hug. Kate refused to let them define her story. Instead, she turned her pain into power, and is now moving mountains for others! 💪 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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Romance scam victim burned by love after she loses her heart and her home

Podcast Episode · Scammer Stories · 11/03/2025 · 33m

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Share to all you know! Every local law enforcement can participate!Let’s help victims feel heard, understood and supported! #romancescams #romancefraud #kateshug #hugkit #lawenforcement

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Share! Educate! Support! It’s how we will fight the stigmas and understand the true destruction of this crime! #wrspd #romancefraud #romamcescam

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

-Shame and stigma—the cruel “how stupid” chorus. -Betrayal that cuts deeper than money. -Financial ruin with no path back. -Family devastation that ripples outward like poison. These deaths aren’t accidents. #advocatingforu #RomanceScams #Romancefraud #wrspd Read the full blog below. 👇

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

October 3rd is a day to help recognize, bring awareness and squash the stigmas of romance fraud! #wrspd #romancescams #romancefraud #advocatingforu

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

A summary of our meetings in DC! A breathe of fresh air in some areas. All of us at AARS would like to recognize Mr. Adam Levin and his wife Heather for supporting our work and funding this much needed trip of education and awareness! #romancescams #romancefraud #Advocating #forthevictims

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

So done hearing how Romance Fraud is only a civil matter! Education is key! Here’s a few hints to have what law enforcement needs to prove the scam IS a crime! You must provide the proof! #advocatingforu #educate #romancescams #romancefraud #arrest #criminals #organizedcrime

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Get this book for your family, use this for victims, give it as a gift! Everyone needs to know the impact of this scam! It was a complete honor to be able to write the Forward for Beth’s book. The link is below! a.co/d/h5ZPN3v #romancescams #romancefraud #diary

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

July education is here! Scammers will use several outlets in order to collect their money. Here’s several examples of “dirty money!” #romancefraud #RomanceScams #Money #MoneyLaundering #Cryptocurrency #WireTransfers #GiftCards #Education #advocatingforu

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃 Annnnd GO!!! Go and get your copy now! Share the launch with your friends and family because we all know a crime that targets every single person. Don’t just sit there! Click the link and get your own copy!! #romancefraud #education #datingscam #fraud a.co/d/21uERZO

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Diary of a Romance Scam: When Swiping Right Goes Wrong

Amazon.com: Diary of a Romance Scam: When Swiping Right Goes Wrong: 9781662962844: Hyland, Beth, Roberts, Dave, Phillips, Carol: Books

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

April Hill did an incredible job providing the details of her trip and testimony in DC. Take a listen and share! The government is starting to listen, and I think they’re realizing this problem is far bigger than what they ever thought!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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April's own story after testifying on Capitol Hill

Podcast Episode · Scammer Stories · 06/28/2025 · 27m

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

From Shame to Justice 🙏🏼Please correct those who pass judgement. 🙏🏼Please educate on the criminality of the scam. 🙏🏼Please show compassion and support to fraud victims. We want victims to feel safe to report. Everyone deserves justice. #romancescam #romancefraud advocatingforu.com/from-shame-t...

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From Shame to Justice | Advocating Against Romance Scams

Breaking the shame. Romance fraud is abuse and a crime—it needs to be reported, and victims deserve justice.

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

🤞🏻Sending out a Proclimation Request for California to make World Romance Scam Prevention day, October 3rd an honorary day! #romancescams #RomanceFraud #proclimation #california #forvictims

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

😢Scammers use several forms of weapons. One, is urgency. Here’s the latest June education. 😀You will find this and other information in our free booklet coming at the end of this year on our website advocatingforu.com Stay Safe! #romancescams #romancefraud #urgency #education #scams #fraud

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Absolutely fantastic video! Every single person should view this. Thank you for send me this to me Adam Levin and thank you to Travis Bible for this great educational piece! #ai #itsnotreal #scams youtu.be/xyaSVBXF1K8

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The Deepfake Scams You're Not Ready For (Made with Google Veo 3)

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

World Romance Scam Prevention Day is coming up!!! Start planning! Start Creating! Let’s make the world aware! #RomanceScams #RomanceFraud #WRSPD

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Messing with scammers is NOT recommended. This story took place early 2017 when I was just learning about romance scams. But…it felt damn good to visualize a POS opening what he/she had coming to him. #romancescam #romancefraud #scammers

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

A retired cop’s mom became a victim of a romance scam whom she believed was General Mark Milley. He’s dealt with reports before, but it’s a different emotional ball game when it’s your own family being victimized. Take a listen to Scammer Stories Podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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Former law enforcement officer tries to convince his mother of General Mark Milley scam

Podcast Episode · Scammer Stories · 05/20/2025 · 28m

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Fact 1️⃣: Money was never lost during a romance scam! Fact 2️⃣: Cybercriminals use the weapon of manipulation. Fact 3️⃣: Manipulation is used as munition and can be just as deadly as any other weapon used in any type of crime! #romancescams #romancefraud #cybercrime #weapons #robbed #advocatingforu

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Here’s to honoring every scam victim on Scam Survivor Day! You are never alone! You are heard! You are supported! 💪🏼❤️ #survivors #Warriors #Strength #Strong #YourDay #ScamSurvivors #Brave #NeverAlone #advocayingforu

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

It's time for AARS' monthly educational focus! Don’t forget…these inserts will be a part of an end of the year free downloadable booklet for all! Feel free to share to help educate others ! It’s why we do what we do! #RomanceFraud #RomanceScams #Blackmail #sextortion #Advocatingforu

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

The Internet Crimes Complaint Center has published their 2024 Internet Crime Report. This report is a great comprehensive review of what IC3 is seeing from their end. Kudo's to the great job by IC3! #amend230 #cybercrime #regulations www.ic3.gov/AnnualReport...

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

👷‍♂️ It's time for AARS' monthly spotlight on online romance scams! 👩‍⚕️ This month, we're diving into the job's scammers claim to have — and why they pick these roles to manipulate unsuspecting victims. 🧑‍✈️ Feel free to share! #romancescams #romancefraud #occupations #education #advocatingforu

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Beth Hyland did a fantastic interview about her scam and the the deceit scammers use to gain the trust of their victims. A victim NEVER hands over money..it’s strategically stolen by professional online criminals. Take a listen! #romancescams #romancefraud www.wlwt.com/article/roma...

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Romance scam survivor shares her story as new legislation aims to protect others

A romance scam survivor and advocate shares her story as lawmakers push for a bill requiring dating apps to notify users flagged fraudulent accounts.

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

It’s a beautiful day to launch @advocatingforu website #makeover! Head to advocatingforu.com to take a look, download tool, search the library or donate to this much needed cause! Thank you for your support! #romancescam #romancescammers #romancefraud #advocatingforu #pigbutchering #support

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

COMING VERY SOON!! AARS website is getting its own EXTREME MAKEOVER WEBSITE EDITION!!! Launch date will be announced soon! #advocatingforu #romancescams #romancefraud #victimsupport #education

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

As you know..we are posting new educational material each month that you will also find in our free booklet at the end of the year! Please take any and all material to help educate the world! #romancescam #romancefraud #words #Educate #advocatingforu

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

We must give credit where credit is due… This warning is fantastic! Good on Facebook! #romancescams #romancefraud #facebook

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Adam Levin sat down with Jill Schlesinger on her Podcast 'Jill on Money' to talk about the crime that has taken over social media platforms, Romance Scams. Listen, and Share don't scroll! Stay safe this Valentines Day! #romancescams #romancefraud podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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Romance Scams With Adam Levin

Podcast Episode · Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger · 02/14/2025 · 28m

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Thank you to Amritpal Sandhu-Longoria for covering the problem of online Romance Scams with ConsumerAffairs It was a pleasure for AARS to have a hand in more great awareness! #romancescams #romancefraud #advocatingforu www.consumeraffairs.com/news/how-to-...

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How to spot, avoid and report romance scams

Losses to romance scams decrease slightly, but underreporting remains a huge problem

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Another fantastic podcast from Scammer Stories Podcast ! April had the opportunity to interview a police detective out of Tulsa, Oklahoma Lt. Andrew Weeden, whose specialty is financial fraud. Take a listen! Don’t scroll…share! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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Police detective discusses money mules used in scams

Podcast Episode · Scammer Stories · 02/12/2025 · 30m

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Thank you to Steve Pastis for writing an article that will be read by many online and locally! It’s so incredibly important that people are aware that 1.YES. This is still happening. 2. YES it can happen to you. 3. YES it does make a difference to share! www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/2...

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Beware of romance scams on Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is a time when scammers will ask their victims for money, gift cards, or pictures. Here's how to protect yourself.

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

A compelling story that can happen to every one of us. Thank you to Adam Levin’s expertise and Erin West for helping make this story happen! Please read and share the story with your friends, family and colleagues! #romancescams #romancefraud abc7ny.com/post/7-side-...

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Woman loses nearly $1M in romance scam, shares red flags she missed | 7 On Your Side

It's one of the top ways to connect, but unfortunately, dating apps are another avenue for online scammers to take advantage of others looking for romance.

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

We had a great conversation with Ally Armeson at Cybercrime Support Network. Getting the education out about romance scams and our fight to make changes legislatively and globally! Thank you CSN for the wonderful opportunity. youtu.be/4_9sPPG7hh0

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Standing Up Against Romance Scammers: Advocacy Challenges & Successes

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Making 2025 the year every household learns the depth about online romance scams. #squashstigmas #romancescams #romancefraud #educate

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Let’s make this year about more education and educating! We look forward to working with others organizations and creating more tools to help build every individual a anti-romance fraud shield to help prevent online romance scams! Happy New Year fellow fraud fighters!

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Amy is a warrior with a heart of gold who fights for our children’s rights and also a partner with Alliance to Counter Crime Online ! Go listen, like and follow What the Hack with Adam Levin podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Amy Neville Fights Snapchat’s Drug Dealer Problem

Podcast Episode · What the Hack with Adam Levin · 12/17/2024 · 45m

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Well, this was in the LA Times 2 days ago! I wondered why our email was blowing up! Let’s get the education out there!!! www.latimes.com/california/s...

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Advocating Against Romance Scammers @advocatingforu.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Rory’s mom experienced what so many here have, a romance scam. The story is real. And Rory has chosen to understand how the scam is so successful amongst the innocent. Take a few minutes to read this incredible oped! time.com/7199745/roma...

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My Mom’s Experience With Romance Scams Taught Me About Blame

Rory Macleod explores the shame scam victims like his mom have felt and the misplaced blame society puts on them.

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