Romance scams & fraud
Understand financial pressure in online relationships and find a safer next step. Start with the question you need answered, then use official reporting options for your country if you need help.
Guides in this topic
Romance Scam Red Flags: How to Protect Yourself Online
Recognise relationship-based fraud patterns before money, private information or account access is involved.
Read guideOnline Dating Match Asking for Money? What to Do
Handle an online match's money request without being rushed, guilted or drawn into proving your trust.
Read guideRomance Scam Messages: 7 Examples of Pressure to Notice
Seven fictional message examples explain urgency, secrecy, guilt and money pressure without treating wording as proof of fraud.
Read guideOnline Match Wants You to Invest in Crypto? Pause Here
Separate romantic trust from investment decisions, especially when an online match supplies the platform, instructions and reassurance.
Read guideSent Money to a Romance Scammer? What to Do Now
Take the next steps after a suspected romance-scam payment: contact your bank, keep records, secure exposed accounts and report it.
Read guideThink Someone You Love Is Being Romance Scammed?
Talk to a friend, parent or partner about suspected romance fraud while protecting their dignity and keeping help available.
Read guideWant help with your own situation?
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