Romance Scam Scams

A scammer builds trust online, then tricks the victim into sharing intimate images or videos. They threaten to share the content unless money is sent, often repeatedly.

A scammer poses as a deployed soldier or overseas professional on dating apps, building a relationship over weeks before asking for money for a fabricated emergency, travel, or customs fee.

The scammer claims to be an engineer on an offshore oil rig. They ask for money to pay for equipment, medical bills, or a flight home, promising to pay back once they return.