Dating & Romance Scams
Online connections can feel real — but scammers exploit trust to steal money and personal details.
Overview
Dating and romance scams are among the most common and emotionally damaging online frauds today. In these schemes, a scammer creates a fake identity on dating apps or social media to build trust and emotional connection with a victim. Once that trust is established, the scammer typically starts asking for money, often through complex stories about emergencies, travel, or investment opportunities.
Unlike legitimate relationships, romance scams are designed to exploit emotions and extract funds — sometimes over weeks or months.
How This Scam Operates
Romance scammers are skilled at creating believable backstories and profiles. They often:
Use stolen photos or fabricated personal details
Contact victims through dating sites, apps, or social media
Express strong feelings quickly to shorten emotional distance
Move communication off the original platform
Ask for financial help, sometimes repeatedly, often with changing excuses
Many fraudsters claim to be working abroad, in the military, or involved in business ventures that “temporarily” prevent in‑person meetings, making it easier to justify needing money.
What Scammers Try to Do
Some of the tactics romance scammers use include:
Appearing overly affectionate or eager to commit early on
Asking for money for travel, medical emergencies, legal fees, or visas
Requesting funds via wire transfer, gift cards, or cryptocurrency
Encouraging you to hide the relationship or isolate from friends/family
Claiming crises that require urgent financial help
No matter how convincing the story, never send money to someone you have never met in person.
Dating & Romance Scam Red Flags
Watch out for:
Profiles with only a few professional photos
People who profess love very quickly
Someone who avoids video calls or meeting in person
Requests for money for unexpected expenses
Excuses for not meeting face‑to‑face
Pressure to communicate off the dating app
Requests for financial information or banking details
Another key red flag is when the person tries to isolate you from friends or family — a common manipulation tactic.
Safeguarding Yourself in Online Relationships
To stay safe:
Never send money or gifts to someone you’ve never met in person
Take time getting to know someone before trusting them
Research photos using image search tools (reverse image search)
Keep conversations on the original dating platform as long as possible
Talk to friends or family about new online relationships
Be skeptical if someone moves communication to private channels too quickly
Be cautious with your personal information
Scammers are experts at emotional manipulation. Prioritizing safety and verification over urgency can protect you.
Steps to Take After a Romance Scam
If you suspect you’ve been targeted:
Stop all communication immediately
Save all messages, screenshots, and profile details
Contact your bank or financial institution if you sent funds
Report the profile to the dating site or app
File a report with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) or your local authority
Reporting the incident not only helps you, it may prevent others from becoming victims.
Get Help After a Dating or Romance Scam
Being deceived in a relationship — whether for money or personal data — can be devastating. You are not alone, and it is not your fault.
At YourScamReport.com, we offer a free, confidential consultation to help you understand what happened and explore possible next steps, including options for recovery support.
Other Scam Types
- Forex trading scams
- Cryptocurrency scams
- Binary options trading scams
- Dating/romance scams
- Bank Fraud
- Adoption Scams
- CFD scams
- Chat scam
- Corona virus scams
- Facebook scams
- Fund recovery scams
- Investment scams
- MetaTrader5 scams
- Tax scams
- Netflix scams
- Paypal scams
- Pension scams
- Pet scams
- Share and Bond scams
- Student loan scam
- Telegram scams
- Travel prize scams
- Weight loss scams
Email Us Anytime
info@scamreport.com
Call Our Experts
+1-554-077-079
Privacy & Security
All your information is 100% confidential and protected with SSL encryption.