Romance scammers don’t rush. They build relationships over weeks or months, often through dating apps or social media, before the first request for money ever arrives.
There’s always a reason they can’t meet. Working on an oil rig, deployed overseas, stuck abroad — the story explains why video calls are impossible and why money is urgently needed.
Love meets investment. A growing number of romance scams pivot to crypto investing, where the “partner” helps the victim open an account on a fraudulent platform.
How to help someone
- Listen without judgement — shame keeps victims silent.
- Suggest a reverse image search of the profile photos.
- Encourage them to talk to their bank before sending more money.
Source: FTC consumer guidance
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