The research hub for understanding and preventing romance scams

RSRC curates scholarship across cyber defense, psychology, criminality, privacy, gerontology, AI misuse, and more—using AI summaries and copyright-compliant links to where the work is published.

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Each entry includes a short AI-generated synopsis, tags, and a link to the official source (e.g., DOI). Filters help you explore by topic, year, or method.

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Romance Scam Victimization: A Survey‑Based Examination …

IEEE ISDFS 2025 · DOI: 10.1109/ISDFS65363.2025.11012081

Survey of 366 respondents explores financial, psychological, and reporting factors, highlighting underreporting and perceived ineffectiveness of certain authorities.

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The Trajectory of Romance Scams in the U.S.

IEEE ISDFS 2024 · DOI: 10.1109/ISDFS60797.2024.10527224

Trends analysis examining scale and evolution of romance scams across recent years, with implications for policy and platform response.

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Bridging the Protection Gap: Innovative Approaches …

IEEE CARS 2024 · DOI: 10.1109/CARS61786.2024.10778759

Explores AI‑driven defenses and practical interventions to shield older adults from sophisticated scam techniques.

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