Romance Fraud

The look of love….Romance Fraud ❤️ 

Romance fraud is a cruel scam where criminals create fake profiles to build a relationship with you. They often invent convincing stories to make you feel connected and gain your trust. Many target vulnerable groups, such as widows or divorce support pages on social media.

Once trust is established, the fraudster begins asking for money—often claiming an emergency or hardship and promising to pay it back. These requests can seem urgent and emotionally charged, making victims feel pressured to help.

So, how can you protect yourself?

✅ Never send money to someone you’ve never met in person or have only met a few times.

✅ Do your research—upload their profile photos into a search engine to check if they appear elsewhere under a different name.

✅ Stay on the platform until you’re confident they are who they claim to be before sharing your phone number.

✅ Always consider the possibility of a scam—if something feels off, trust your instincts.

✅ Watch for inconsistencies in their stories; it’s often a red flag.

Romance fraud is easy to fall for because it plays on your emotions—don’t let it happen to you. Take a moment today to learn more and protect yourself.

🔗 www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/protect-yourself/romance-fraud

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