Romance Fraud

Romance & Dating Scams

Romance scams are among the most emotionally devastating frauds. Criminals create fake identities to build relationships and manipulate victims into sending money.

💕 How Romance Scams Work

Scammers create attractive profiles on dating sites, social media, or apps. They invest weeks or months building emotional connections, expressing love, and making future plans together. Once trust is established, they invent emergencies requiring money - medical bills, travel costs to meet you, business problems, or being stranded abroad.

These scams are particularly cruel because victims not only lose money but also experience the grief of losing what they believed was a genuine relationship.

⚠ Warning Signs

Too Perfect, Too FastProfessing love very quickly, often within days or weeks
Can't Video ChatAlways has excuses why they can't do video calls
Never Meets in PersonRepeated cancellations of planned meetings
Requests MoneyEventually asks for financial help for emergencies
Inconsistent StoriesDetails about their life change or don't add up
Wants to Leave PlatformQuickly moves to private messaging or email

🛠 What To Do If You've Been Scammed

  1. Stop All CommunicationCease contact immediately. Block them on all platforms. Do not respond to emotional appeals.
  2. Document EverythingSave all messages, photos, email addresses, phone numbers, and payment records before blocking.
  3. Contact Your BankReport the fraud immediately. Request to stop any pending payments and ask about recovery options.
  4. Report to AuthoritiesFile a report with local police and the platform where you met the scammer.
  5. Seek SupportRomance scam recovery is emotional. Talk to trusted friends, family, or a counselor.

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