If you’ve arrived on this page, it’s likely something has gone wrong in a relationship that felt real, meaningful, or deeply personal. Romance scams are rarely obvious while they are happening. They work because they are deliberately designed to exploit trust, emotion, and human connection, often during periods of grief, loneliness, or vulnerability.
For many victims, the damage isn’t just financial. It’s emotional — leaving people feeling confused, isolated, embarrassed, or unsure who they can safely talk to.
This page exists to provide a quiet pathway to real human support.
It is not about investigating scammers, not about recovering money, and not about proving anything. It is about emotional support, understanding, and helping people feel less alone.
What this support is
By using the contact form below, you can reach survivor-led support provided by people who understand romance scams because they have lived through them themselves. Messages submitted through this page are shared with Cathy Brennan-Coffey and Sylvia Chou, who co-host the Scam Victim Alliance support group, along with the wider support team at Scam Victim Alliance.
This support is confidential, respectful, and focused on wellbeing, with no pressure and no judgement.
Who this support is for
This support is available to anyone affected by a romance scam, anyone unsure whether a relationship is genuine, and family members or loved ones supporting someone who has been impacted. You do not need to have lost money, and you do not need to explain or justify yourself.
If you are struggling, this space is for you.
About Cathy Brennan-Coffey
Cathy Brennan-Coffey is a survivor of a romance scam and now works every day to help others recover from emotional harm, deception, and fraud. After losing her husband, Cathy was targeted by a romance scammer who exploited her grief and trust. Through recovery, that experience became the foundation for her commitment to helping others.
Cathy is a moderator for Australia and New Zealand with Scam Haters United, a global not-for-profit organisation, and works with Scam Victim Alliance as a wellbeing and support coordinator. Her work is grounded in lived experience, empathy, and recovery.
How to reach out
If you would like to connect with support, you can use the form below. You may remain anonymous and share as little or as much as you wish. Your message will be treated with care and confidentiality.
“Romance scams thrive in silence. Recovery begins with connection”.