VSC Podcast episode 112 - Healing from Romance Scams
On this week’s podcast join VSC Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell as she chats more about Romance scams with Advocate Rebecca D’Antonio and ScamHaters United Founder Ruth Grover. Learn about the emotional impacts love fraud can have on survivors, what healing can look like, and how amazing resources like ScamHaters United can help.
Rebecca D’Antonio uses she/her pronouns and was the victim of a Romance Scam. Survivor turned Advocate she now shares her story to give a voice for those still voiceless. While building awareness for this unconscionable crime she strives to create change. To break the infrastructure that allows scammers to operate. To update laws for the changing times; and to create resources for victims and survivors to obtain the help they need so they can tell their own story and rebuild their lives.
Ruth Grover uses she/her pronouns and resides in the United Kingdom.
She has been a widow for 14 years, her husband was a Police Officer and when he died Ruth became a target for romance fraudsters. She was shocked to discover Scams that used manipulation and romance to steal money from anyone they can target. ScamHaters United is a resource to learn from, to see who they are using and what they say and do.
From ScamHaters United: Come to us for advice and questions about that online person you have never met. We would love to make a big difference! When the money stops, the scams will stop! We are a group of women from around the world who care !
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Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.