How can I check if their photos are real?

Use a reverse image search tool like Google Images or TinEye. You can often find that the scammer is using stolen photos of influencers, military personnel, or stock models.

They sent me an ID to prove who they are. Is it real?

Scammers frequently forge driver's licenses, passports, and work badges. Do not trust a photo of an ID as proof of identity online.

I sent them money. Can I get it back?

Unfortunately, funds sent via gift cards or crypto are almost impossible to recover. Contact your bank immediately and report the fraud to police. Beware of 'recovery scammers' who will contact you claiming they can get your money back for a fee—they are also scammers.

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Detecting fake romance matches

Attackers exploit your emotions over weeks or months to build trust. Watch out for these dominant romance scam patterns.

The crypto investment pitch (Pig Butchering)

A match on a dating app (or 'accidental text') quickly moves the conversation to WhatsApp. After building rapport, they casually mention how rich they are getting through a specific crypto trading platform.

Escalating sudden emergencies

They are deeply in love with you, but suddenly their bank account is frozen, they need a medical operation, or they urgently need cash to pay customs fees for a package.

Avoiding video calls

They claim to be working on an oil rig, in the military overseas, or just have a broken camera, making excuses for why they can never meet or hop on a live Zoom call.

Requesting untraceable funds

They need you to send them money using iTunes gift cards, Steam cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.

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Moving off the app quickly

Scammers want to move you away from Tinder, Bumble, or Hinge immediately to WhatsApp or Telegram where they can't be banned.

Too good to be true

Model-quality photos combined with overly flattering, deeply affectionate language incredibly early in the conversation.

Inconsistent stories

They might forget details they told you earlier, because romance scam operations often involve multiple people operating a single fake profile.

Financial focus

If someone you have never met in person asks you for money, or asks you to open a bank account to receive funds for them (money muling), it is a scam.

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