The Love Scam is a 2025 Italian romantic comedy directed by Umberto Riccioni Carteni that premiered as a Netflix Original on January 1, 2025. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Naples, the film follows two brothers, Vito and Antonello, who find themselves on the verge of eviction. Desperate for funds to save their family home and secure custody of Vito's infant son, they concoct a scheme to scam a wealthy heiress, only for genuine feelings to interfere with their plan. Plot Overview and Themes

: A protagonist falls for a seemingly perfect partner met online or through a chance encounter, only to discover they are part of an elaborate financial or emotional "romance scam." : Likely a Romantic Thriller

The Love Scam (2025) is an Italian romantic comedy (original title: Mica è Colpa Mia) currently streaming on Netflix.

But as the days went by, Emily realized that she had been scammed. The person she thought she was in love with didn't exist. He had been using a fake profile, and his messages were automated to extract money from unsuspecting victims.

• Fake profiles with attractive pictures and charming messages
• Requests for personal and financial information
• Urgent or emotional appeals for money
• Pressure to keep the relationship a secret