Episode Details

Romance Fraud - When Love Is a Lie Romance fraud is costing innocent people millions of pounds, and it can happen to anyone. In this powerful episode of Get Legally Speaking, Hatti is joined by leading criminal law Barrister, Simon Spence KC to expose the truth behind romance scams, dating fraud, and emotional manipulation. They break down: • How romance fraudsters gain trust and control • When a “relationship” becomes a criminal offence • What the law says under the Fraud Act 2006 • What to do if you’ve been scammed, or think you’re being targeted • Your options when the police don’t act, including private prosecutions Shame keeps many victims silent — but knowledge is power. If you or someone you love is dating online, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss. Real stories. Real losses. Real legal consequences. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.