Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Create a specific offence of romance fraud and a register of romance fraudsters
Closed
527 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe current laws do not address the seriousness of romance fraud, which can leave the victim feeling traumatised, humiliated, isolated and embarrassed. We want the Government to create a specific offence of romance fraud, with significant penalties, and a register of romance fraudsters
A specific offence of romance fraud could help make it clearer that this is an offence, and a register of romance fraudsters could help others avoid falling victim to offenders.
This crime can be hugely detrimental to the victim. We believe current laws mean that victims can be retraumatised or not taken seriously, and be dismissed by authorities family or friends. This must change.
This crime can be hugely detrimental to the victim. We believe current laws mean that victims can be retraumatised or not taken seriously, and be dismissed by authorities family or friends. This must change.
Timeline
| 18 Dec 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
527
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
18 Dec 2023
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.