Kirsty Guest

Romance Fraud Survivor, Advocate & International Speaker International Speaker

I am a romance fraud survivor, international speaker and advocate, using my lived experience to help influence change in the way romance fraud is understood, prevented and responded to.

I now work alongside the fraud prevention industry, law enforcement, policymakers and organisations such as the Online Dating and Discovery Association (ODDA), bringing the survivor voice directly into conversations that can create real change.

My work focuses on the psychological manipulation behind romance fraud, its parallels with coercive control, and the devastating emotional and financial impact that can remain long after the fraud has ended.

I am also campaigning for stronger rights, protection and support for survivors in the UK.

For me, this work is about turning lived experience into action — challenging stigma, improving prevention and making sure survivors have a meaningful voice in shaping the changes needed.

Digital Platform Week: Ecosystem Day

11:45 AM FIRESIDE CHAT: Romance Fraud Survivors: The Lessons Every Tech Platform Need to Hear

Romance fraud causes significant financial and emotional harm, yet despite the impact, platforms often fail to prevent it from happening. With fraud now a key area of focus for Ofcom as the regulator of the Online Safety Act, tech firms must act quickly to demonstrate how they are tackling this growing area of crime. In this session, we'll be hearing from survivors of romance fraud on how their own experiences can help turn the tide against bad actors and restore trust. Come to this session to learn:

Good practice for tackling romance fraud
The warning signs and tactics fraudsters exploit
Lessons from survivors on platform failures and missed interventions
Strengthening reporting, detection and user support
Using survivor insights to improve product design, policy and fraud prevention

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Kirsty.

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