Practical guides
Learn to protect yourself from romance scams with our practical guides.
Romance scam statistics 2025-2026: global data and trends
FTC reports $1.2 billion lost in 2024, FBI IC3 logged 17,900 victims. Comprehensive data on romance fraud across the US, UK, Australia and globally.
How to spot a romance scammer in 2026: 12 red flags
From love bombing to scripted messages, these 12 red flags are present in nearly every romance scam. A detailed guide with real examples and expert advice.
What to do if you've been scammed: recovery guide
Immediate steps after discovering a romance scam: stop contact, preserve evidence, report to FBI IC3 and FTC, contact your bank, and begin recovery.
Military romance scam: fake soldiers, real losses
Why military identity is the most used by scammers, the most impersonated profiles, specific red flags, and how to verify a real service member.
Sextortion: when romance scams turn into blackmail
How romance scams escalate into blackmail through intimate photos. Immediate actions, legal rights, and why paying never stops the threats.
The Tinder Swindler effect: what Netflix got right
Analysis of the Netflix documentary as a case study. Techniques identified, public perception vs reality, and why this type of scam is rarer than classic catfishing.
How to verify someone's identity online: a complete guide
Google Lens, TinEye, Yandex Images, Social Catfish, and our free scam checker. A comprehensive toolkit to verify any online dating profile.
AI-generated romance scams: how deepfakes are changing the game
Real-time deepfake video calls, AI-generated photos and voices. How artificial intelligence is making romance scams harder to detect, and what you can do.