scam type guide
romance scams.
love bombing. fake profiles. financial manipulation.
Romance scams — also called pig butchering or catfishing — target people on dating apps, social media, and messaging platforms. Scammers build fake emotional connections over weeks or months before asking for money, crypto investments, or personal information.
$1.3B.
lost to romance scams in 2024
$64,000.
average loss per victim
55%.
of victims are ages 40-69
94.5%.
suss. detection rate
red flags to watch for.
if you see any of these, suss it out before responding.
love bombing
Overwhelming affection and declarations of love within days or weeks of meeting online.
can't video call
Always has an excuse — bad connection, broken camera, in a restricted area.
moved off-platform fast
Quickly asks to switch from the dating app to WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS.
sob story + money request
Medical emergency, stuck overseas, investment opportunity — always needs financial help.
too perfect profile
Model-quality photos, impressive career, everything you want to hear.
crypto 'investment' pitch
Introduces a trading platform or crypto opportunity after building trust.
real examples suss. catches.
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“I know we just met but I feel such a deep connection with you. I've never felt this way before. I'm actually a petroleum engineer working overseas right now...”
HIGH RISK — pig butchering opener
“Baby I need your help. My wallet got stolen and I can't access my bank from here. Can you send $500 through Zelle? I'll pay you back as soon as I'm home.”
HIGH RISK — romance scam financial request
real victim stories.
anonymized cases from actual romance scams reports.
A 52-year-old woman matched with a 'military doctor' on Hinge. After 3 months of daily messaging, he asked her to invest $20K in a crypto platform.
Scammers invest months building trust before asking for money.
A man received messages from a model claiming to be stranded overseas. She sent voice messages and photos but always avoided video calls.
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how to protect yourself.
follow these tips and use suss. to verify anything suspicious.
Never send money to someone you haven't met in person.
Do a reverse image search on their profile photos.
Be wary of anyone who can't video call after weeks of chatting.
Don't invest in platforms or crypto recommended by an online match.
Trust your gut — if it feels too good to be true, it usually is.
Report suspicious profiles to the dating platform.
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