1. What is a love scam?A love scam, also known as a romance scam, is a type of fraud where someone pretends to form a genuine emotional relationship online in order to gain trust and eventually exploit the victim, often financially. 2. Where do love scams usually happen?Love scams most commonly occur on social media…

Understanding love scams is the first step, knowing how to act is the next. That is why we developed the “Fight Against Love Scam” guidebook, a practical resource created for adult educators, seniors, and anyone who wants to better understand this issue. The guidebook brings together essential knowledge about love scams, including how they happen,…

Are you confident you can recognise a love scam? Online relationships are part of everyday life, but they also come with risks that are not always easy to detect. That is why we created a free digital video course designed especially for adults and seniors who want to better understand how these scams work. This…

After months of work, collaboration, and development, the project is approaching its final stage. The last meeting will take place in The Hague, Netherlands, where all partners will come together one final time. This meeting is more than just a formal ending. It is a moment to present everything that has been achieved, from the…

One of the main results is a guidebook for adult educators. This handbook explains what love scams are, how they work, and how to recognise warning signs. It also gives practical advice on how to support people who may be at risk or already affected. Another important result is a digital video course designed for…

This project brings together organisations from three different countries, each contributing their own expertise and experience. The project is coordinated by the European Center for Researching, Education and Consulting (ECREC) from the Netherlands. They focus on education, research, and developing learning solutions, especially for adults. From Germany, the project includes EUth Wonders e.V., an organisation…

The Fight Against Love Scam (FaLS) project is all about helping people, especially those aged 50 and above, stay safe in the digital world. Today, more and more people use social media and online platforms to connect with others. While this creates new opportunities, it also opens the door to risks, including love scams. Many…