
26, Feb, 2025
๐ Trending Romance & Dating Scams You NEED to Know! ๐จ
1. Sextortion ๐ธ๐
Scammers lure victims into explicit WhatsApp video calls, record them, and blackmail for money.
โ Red flag: If a stranger pushes for a video call immediately and gets undressed firstโitโs a trap!
2. Crypto Romance Scams ๐ฐโค๏ธ
They promise huge investment returns if you send money to their “exclusive trading platform”โwhich is fake.
โ Real Case: A woman in India lost โน7 lakh after a “boyfriend” convinced her to invest in crypto.
3. Military Romance Scam ๐๏ธ๐
Scammers pose as soldiers stationed abroad, claiming they need money to “return home” or “release funds.”
โ Red flag: They never video call and always have a sob story about financial struggles.
4. AI-Generated Lovers ๐ค๐
Fake profiles use AI-generated faces & chatbots to build emotional connections before asking for money.
โ Test it! Reverse-search their photo or ask for a real-time selfie with a specific gesture.
5. Fake Long-Distance Relationships ๐โค๏ธ
They string you along for months or years but never meet in personโbecause they donโt exist.
โ Real Case: A Mumbai man sent โน10 lakh to a woman he never met, only to realize her identity was fake.
6. Fake Sugar Daddy/Mommy ๐ค๐
They offer โweekly allowancesโ but ask you to send money first for “verification” or “bank fees.”
โ Red flag: Legit sugar arrangements donโt ask for upfront payments.
7. Dating App Blackmail ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐
Scammers match with you on Tinder/Hinge, get you to share personal secrets, then blackmail you.
โ Prevention: Never share intimate details or use apps without two-factor authentication.
8. Love-Bombing Cult Scams ๐บ๐ต
They shower you with affection and then isolate you from friends & familyโleading to financial & emotional control.
โ Watch for: Fast-moving relationships & extreme emotional dependence.
Final Reminder ๐จ
๐ Not every โmatchโ is real. Scammers prey on emotions & trust. Stay sharp. Stay safe. ๐