Romance scams are among the most emotionally devastating and financially damaging forms of online fraud, often run by well-organised criminal networks that exploit human trust at scale. In this fireside chat, Nathaniel Gleicher, Director and Global Head of Security Policy and Counter-Fraud at Meta, shares insights into how these criminal organisations operate, the tactics they use to manipulate victims, and the coordinated efforts required to disrupt them.

Drawing on Meta’s global perspective, the discussion will explore recent investigative actions, challenges in attribution, and opportunities for stronger collaboration between platforms, law enforcement, and policymakers to dismantle organised scam operations.