Romance Scams
Tinder, Hinge, and dating-app fraud where scammers manipulate victims into sending crypto.
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Tinder match asked me to invest in crypto — is this a scam?
I've been talking to someone on Tinder for 3 weeks. They moved us to WhatsApp and started mentioning their crypto trading. What should I do?
Romance Scams#tinder#pig-butchering#warning198113.2k
asked by JordanA· 3d ago
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I got scammed by an 'online girlfriend' into sending Bitcoin — can I recover anything?
Over four months I sent about $42,000 in Bitcoin to someone I thought I was in a relationship with. Now they're gone. I'm devastated.
Romance Scams#romance-scam#btc#recovery245216.8k
asked by MichaelD· 11d ago
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How do I spot a romance scammer online before getting hurt?
After my friend lost money, I want to be sure I never fall for this. What are the patterns?
Romance Scams#prevention#red-flags#dating-apps7615.3k
asked by SamiraK· 27d ago
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I was scammed by someone I met on a dating app — should I tell my family?
I'm too embarrassed to tell anyone. But I lost a meaningful amount of money. Is it worth opening up?
Romance Scams#support#emotional#next-steps18719.2k
asked by Anonymous· 4d ago
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Is a long-distance relationship asking for money always a scam?
I'm in a long-distance relationship that started online. They've never asked for money but mention crypto trading often.
Romance Scams#long-distance#warning-signs#trust6314.7k
asked by VictoriaJ· 16d ago