Romance Scam
What is a Romance Scam scam?
A stranger builds a personal or romantic relationship over weeks or months, then invents an emergency, travel cost, or investment "opportunity" that requires you to send money.
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Reports tagged Romance Scam
3 reports filed under Romance Scam, most recently on . Romance Scam ranks #2 of 2 scam types on file by report volume.
- 1🇳🇬 Nigeria2 reports
- 2🇺🇸 United States1 report
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Frequently asked questions
How is a scam type determined for a report?
The reporter selects it when filing, from a fixed list of common patterns -- not inferred automatically from the notes.
What if a report matches more than one pattern?
Reporters pick the single closest match. Read the notes on each report for the full description, which often blends more than one tactic.
How often is this page updated?
Immediately — every count here reflects the reports on file in real time, not a periodic snapshot.