@catchthecatfish123: DAY FIVE — REPORTING: WHAT HAPPENED TO ME? When someone reports romance fraud, they may not fully understand what has happened to them, whether the abuse took place online, in person, or through a combination of both. They may know they have lost money, but not recognise the grooming, manipulation, coercion or emotional abuse that led to it. They may still believe parts of the relationship were real, or struggle to explain how someone they trusted could deliberately harm them. This means vital details may be missing from a report, not because the victim is withholding information, but because they may not yet have the words, understanding or evidence to explain what happened. Understanding the relationship can change the questions we ask.Recognising the mechanisms of romance abuse can help professionals explore the right details, identify patterns of manipulation and uncover evidence that might otherwise be missed. This is not about blame on anyone. We know dedicated professionals are working hard to improve the reporting process, and collaboration between victim-support organisations, Report Fraud and law enforcement is essential. The Victims’ Charter and ongoing discussions about how victims are treated also matter. Reporting should not add to the trauma. Victims deserve to be heard, understood and supported, without repeatedly having to relive their experiences simply to make their case understood.We need to look beyond what was lost and understand what happened. Because a report is more than a record of a transaction. It is the account of a person whose trust may have been deliberately exploited.Look beyond the transaction. Understand the relationship. Ask the questions that matter. #RomanceAbuseAwarenessWeek #RomanceFraud #ReportFraud #VictimSupport #VictimsCharter

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