Messing with scammers is NOT recommended. This story took place early 2017 when I was just learning about romance scams. But…it felt damn good to visualize a POS opening what he/she had coming to him.
#romancescam #romancefraud #scammers
#romancescam #romancefraud #scammers
May 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Messing with scammers is NOT recommended. This story took place early 2017 when I was just learning about romance scams. But…it felt damn good to visualize a POS opening what he/she had coming to him.
#romancescam #romancefraud #scammers
#romancescam #romancefraud #scammers
November 20, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Staying Safe from ROMANCE FRAUD
A practical guide (by Thames Valley Police) highlighting common tactics used in romance fraud.
www.thamesvalley.police.uk/SysSiteAsset...
#RomanceFraud #RomanceScams #Fraud #Scams
A practical guide (by Thames Valley Police) highlighting common tactics used in romance fraud.
www.thamesvalley.police.uk/SysSiteAsset...
#RomanceFraud #RomanceScams #Fraud #Scams
November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Staying Safe from ROMANCE FRAUD
A practical guide (by Thames Valley Police) highlighting common tactics used in romance fraud.
www.thamesvalley.police.uk/SysSiteAsset...
#RomanceFraud #RomanceScams #Fraud #Scams
A practical guide (by Thames Valley Police) highlighting common tactics used in romance fraud.
www.thamesvalley.police.uk/SysSiteAsset...
#RomanceFraud #RomanceScams #Fraud #Scams
💔 They thought it was love—until it became a nightmare.
This week on the podcast, we explore the global network of romance scams powered by big tech platforms and organized crime. 🎙️
#DigitalScams #RomanceFraud #TechPodcast #TrueCrime #OnlineSafety #CyberScams #PulitzerCenter
This week on the podcast, we explore the global network of romance scams powered by big tech platforms and organized crime. 🎙️
#DigitalScams #RomanceFraud #TechPodcast #TrueCrime #OnlineSafety #CyberScams #PulitzerCenter
💔 Romance turns to fraud—then something even darker.
New episode w/ journalist Emily Fishbein on digital scams run by victims of trafficking in Myanmar.
🎧 Listen now → youtube.com/shorts/EM-9o...
open.spotify.com/episode/3Wvy...
#TechPodcast #RomanceScams #CyberCrime #TrueCrime
New episode w/ journalist Emily Fishbein on digital scams run by victims of trafficking in Myanmar.
🎧 Listen now → youtube.com/shorts/EM-9o...
open.spotify.com/episode/3Wvy...
#TechPodcast #RomanceScams #CyberCrime #TrueCrime
Love, Lies & Digital Crime: The Global Web of Romance Scams
Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
April 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
💔 They thought it was love—until it became a nightmare.
This week on the podcast, we explore the global network of romance scams powered by big tech platforms and organized crime. 🎙️
#DigitalScams #RomanceFraud #TechPodcast #TrueCrime #OnlineSafety #CyberScams #PulitzerCenter
This week on the podcast, we explore the global network of romance scams powered by big tech platforms and organized crime. 🎙️
#DigitalScams #RomanceFraud #TechPodcast #TrueCrime #OnlineSafety #CyberScams #PulitzerCenter
Read a detailed report by @Gretchen Peters Executive Director of Alliance to Counter Crime Online
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#RomanceScams #AI #deepfakes#redflags #romancefraud
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#RomanceScams #AI #deepfakes#redflags #romancefraud
November 14, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Read a detailed report by @Gretchen Peters Executive Director of Alliance to Counter Crime Online
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#RomanceScams #AI #deepfakes#redflags #romancefraud
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#RomanceScams #AI #deepfakes#redflags #romancefraud
October 3rd is a day to help recognize, bring awareness and squash the stigmas of romance fraud! #wrspd #romancescams
#romancefraud
#advocatingforu
#romancefraud
#advocatingforu
September 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
October 3rd is a day to help recognize, bring awareness and squash the stigmas of romance fraud! #wrspd #romancescams
#romancefraud
#advocatingforu
#romancefraud
#advocatingforu
‘Tinder Swindler’ romance fraudster promises ‘safe’ dating app – using intel from con man playbook #TinderSwindler #DatingApp #SafeLove #RomanceFraud #OnlineDating
‘Tinder Swindler’ romance fraudster promises ‘safe’ dating app – using intel from con man playbook
Shimon Hayut, the notorious 'Tinder Swindler' also known as Simon Leviev, says his new Safe Love dating app will use identity verification to prevent the fraud he once committed.
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October 3, 2026 at 11:10 AM
‘Tinder Swindler’ romance fraudster promises ‘safe’ dating app – using intel from con man playbook #TinderSwindler #DatingApp #SafeLove #RomanceFraud #OnlineDating
October 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
July education is here! Scammers will use several outlets in order to collect their money.
Here’s several examples of “dirty money!”
#romancefraud #RomanceScams #Money #MoneyLaundering #Cryptocurrency #WireTransfers
#GiftCards #Education
#advocatingforu
Here’s several examples of “dirty money!”
#romancefraud #RomanceScams #Money #MoneyLaundering #Cryptocurrency #WireTransfers
#GiftCards #Education
#advocatingforu
July 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
July education is here! Scammers will use several outlets in order to collect their money.
Here’s several examples of “dirty money!”
#romancefraud #RomanceScams #Money #MoneyLaundering #Cryptocurrency #WireTransfers
#GiftCards #Education
#advocatingforu
Here’s several examples of “dirty money!”
#romancefraud #RomanceScams #Money #MoneyLaundering #Cryptocurrency #WireTransfers
#GiftCards #Education
#advocatingforu
#Christmas is one of the highest-risk periods of the year for romance fraud ❤️
Emotional vulnerability + increased spending + more online dating activity = peak scam conditions. 🚩🚩🚩
Scammers are experts at spotting loneliness & vulnerability to find their next victim.
#RomanceFraud #JoinIn #Scams
Emotional vulnerability + increased spending + more online dating activity = peak scam conditions. 🚩🚩🚩
Scammers are experts at spotting loneliness & vulnerability to find their next victim.
#RomanceFraud #JoinIn #Scams
Staying Safe from ROMANCE FRAUD
A practical guide (by Thames Valley Police) highlighting common tactics used in romance fraud.
www.thamesvalley.police.uk/SysSiteAsset...
#RomanceFraud #RomanceScams #Fraud #Scams
A practical guide (by Thames Valley Police) highlighting common tactics used in romance fraud.
www.thamesvalley.police.uk/SysSiteAsset...
#RomanceFraud #RomanceScams #Fraud #Scams
December 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#Christmas is one of the highest-risk periods of the year for romance fraud ❤️
Emotional vulnerability + increased spending + more online dating activity = peak scam conditions. 🚩🚩🚩
Scammers are experts at spotting loneliness & vulnerability to find their next victim.
#RomanceFraud #JoinIn #Scams
Emotional vulnerability + increased spending + more online dating activity = peak scam conditions. 🚩🚩🚩
Scammers are experts at spotting loneliness & vulnerability to find their next victim.
#RomanceFraud #JoinIn #Scams
Making 2025 the year every household learns the depth about online romance scams.
#squashstigmas #romancescams #romancefraud #educate
#squashstigmas #romancescams #romancefraud #educate
January 16, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Making 2025 the year every household learns the depth about online romance scams.
#squashstigmas #romancescams #romancefraud #educate
#squashstigmas #romancescams #romancefraud #educate
Fact 1️⃣: Money was never lost during a romance scam!
Fact 2️⃣: Cybercriminals use the weapon of manipulation.
Fact 3️⃣: Manipulation is used as munition and can be just as deadly as any other weapon used in any type of crime!
#romancescams
#romancefraud
#cybercrime
#weapons
#robbed
#advocatingforu
Fact 2️⃣: Cybercriminals use the weapon of manipulation.
Fact 3️⃣: Manipulation is used as munition and can be just as deadly as any other weapon used in any type of crime!
#romancescams
#romancefraud
#cybercrime
#weapons
#robbed
#advocatingforu
May 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Fact 1️⃣: Money was never lost during a romance scam!
Fact 2️⃣: Cybercriminals use the weapon of manipulation.
Fact 3️⃣: Manipulation is used as munition and can be just as deadly as any other weapon used in any type of crime!
#romancescams
#romancefraud
#cybercrime
#weapons
#robbed
#advocatingforu
Fact 2️⃣: Cybercriminals use the weapon of manipulation.
Fact 3️⃣: Manipulation is used as munition and can be just as deadly as any other weapon used in any type of crime!
#romancescams
#romancefraud
#cybercrime
#weapons
#robbed
#advocatingforu
It's time for AARS' monthly educational focus! Don’t forget…these inserts will be a part of an end of the year free downloadable booklet for all! Feel free to share to help educate others ! It’s why we do what we do!
#RomanceFraud
#RomanceScams
#Blackmail
#sextortion
#Advocatingforu
#RomanceFraud
#RomanceScams
#Blackmail
#sextortion
#Advocatingforu
May 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It's time for AARS' monthly educational focus! Don’t forget…these inserts will be a part of an end of the year free downloadable booklet for all! Feel free to share to help educate others ! It’s why we do what we do!
#RomanceFraud
#RomanceScams
#Blackmail
#sextortion
#Advocatingforu
#RomanceFraud
#RomanceScams
#Blackmail
#sextortion
#Advocatingforu
#RomanceFraud is when you believe you’re in genuine relationship, but you find out the person you’re dating is a criminal using a fake profile and identity.
If this has happened to you, you can talk to us ❤️.
It's not your fault.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
If this has happened to you, you can talk to us ❤️.
It's not your fault.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
January 14, 2026 at 6:45 AM
#RomanceFraud is when you believe you’re in genuine relationship, but you find out the person you’re dating is a criminal using a fake profile and identity.
If this has happened to you, you can talk to us ❤️.
It's not your fault.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
If this has happened to you, you can talk to us ❤️.
It's not your fault.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
🚨 Romance Fraud Alert 🚨
Scammers are getting smarter. Stay safe online:
❤️ They build trust
📖 They tell believable stories
💸 Then they ask for money
❌Never send money to someone you’ve never met in person.
➡️Find out more: orlo.uk/dbmpi
#RomanceFraud
Scammers are getting smarter. Stay safe online:
❤️ They build trust
📖 They tell believable stories
💸 Then they ask for money
❌Never send money to someone you’ve never met in person.
➡️Find out more: orlo.uk/dbmpi
#RomanceFraud
October 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🚨 Romance Fraud Alert 🚨
Scammers are getting smarter. Stay safe online:
❤️ They build trust
📖 They tell believable stories
💸 Then they ask for money
❌Never send money to someone you’ve never met in person.
➡️Find out more: orlo.uk/dbmpi
#RomanceFraud
Scammers are getting smarter. Stay safe online:
❤️ They build trust
📖 They tell believable stories
💸 Then they ask for money
❌Never send money to someone you’ve never met in person.
➡️Find out more: orlo.uk/dbmpi
#RomanceFraud
Romance #fraud rises during the holidays, when loneliness and financial stress are higher.
If someone you’ve never met asks you for money, gift cards, or “emergency” help, that’s a major red flag. 🚩 🚩🚩
Stay cautious and look out for each other. ❤️🩹🎄
#JoinIn #Fauxmance #RomanceFraud #Scams
If someone you’ve never met asks you for money, gift cards, or “emergency” help, that’s a major red flag. 🚩 🚩🚩
Stay cautious and look out for each other. ❤️🩹🎄
#JoinIn #Fauxmance #RomanceFraud #Scams
December 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Romance #fraud rises during the holidays, when loneliness and financial stress are higher.
If someone you’ve never met asks you for money, gift cards, or “emergency” help, that’s a major red flag. 🚩 🚩🚩
Stay cautious and look out for each other. ❤️🩹🎄
#JoinIn #Fauxmance #RomanceFraud #Scams
If someone you’ve never met asks you for money, gift cards, or “emergency” help, that’s a major red flag. 🚩 🚩🚩
Stay cautious and look out for each other. ❤️🩹🎄
#JoinIn #Fauxmance #RomanceFraud #Scams
Get this book for your family, use this for victims, give it as a gift! Everyone needs to know the impact of this scam!
It was a complete honor to be able to write the Forward for Beth’s book. The link is below!
a.co/d/h5ZPN3v
#romancescams #romancefraud
#diary
It was a complete honor to be able to write the Forward for Beth’s book. The link is below!
a.co/d/h5ZPN3v
#romancescams #romancefraud
#diary
July 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Get this book for your family, use this for victims, give it as a gift! Everyone needs to know the impact of this scam!
It was a complete honor to be able to write the Forward for Beth’s book. The link is below!
a.co/d/h5ZPN3v
#romancescams #romancefraud
#diary
It was a complete honor to be able to write the Forward for Beth’s book. The link is below!
a.co/d/h5ZPN3v
#romancescams #romancefraud
#diary
We've seen them on here, with their stolen pictures and fake bios; fortunately many get reported and removed pretty quickly.
#RomanceFraud
#RomanceFraud
March 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We've seen them on here, with their stolen pictures and fake bios; fortunately many get reported and removed pretty quickly.
#RomanceFraud
#RomanceFraud
🚨Red Flags of #RomanceFraud💘
🚩Push for Privacy🔐
Scammers often try to move chats off dating apps and insist on secrecy to avoid scrutiny.
🔒Tip: Stay on the app where you connected and talk to a trusted friend or family member about your online relationships.
➡️ tinyurl.com/3xnu4dzc
#Fraud #Cyber
🚩Push for Privacy🔐
Scammers often try to move chats off dating apps and insist on secrecy to avoid scrutiny.
🔒Tip: Stay on the app where you connected and talk to a trusted friend or family member about your online relationships.
➡️ tinyurl.com/3xnu4dzc
#Fraud #Cyber
February 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
🚨Red Flags of #RomanceFraud💘
🚩Push for Privacy🔐
Scammers often try to move chats off dating apps and insist on secrecy to avoid scrutiny.
🔒Tip: Stay on the app where you connected and talk to a trusted friend or family member about your online relationships.
➡️ tinyurl.com/3xnu4dzc
#Fraud #Cyber
🚩Push for Privacy🔐
Scammers often try to move chats off dating apps and insist on secrecy to avoid scrutiny.
🔒Tip: Stay on the app where you connected and talk to a trusted friend or family member about your online relationships.
➡️ tinyurl.com/3xnu4dzc
#Fraud #Cyber
On Friday, @abertayuni.bsky.social had a visit from @stephengethins.bsky.social MP - I presented my #RomanceFraud 💔 research conducted with one of my former MSc students Octavia, and my PhD student Marc
www.linkedin.com/posts/aberta...
www.linkedin.com/posts/aberta...
This afternoon, we were pleased to showcase our work in food innovation and cybersecurity to Stephen Gethins MP. An innovative project designed to track techniques used by criminals in romance fraud… ...
This afternoon, we were pleased to showcase our work in food innovation and cybersecurity to Stephen Gethins MP. An innovative project designed to track techniques used by criminals in romance fraud a...
www.linkedin.com
October 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
On Friday, @abertayuni.bsky.social had a visit from @stephengethins.bsky.social MP - I presented my #RomanceFraud 💔 research conducted with one of my former MSc students Octavia, and my PhD student Marc
www.linkedin.com/posts/aberta...
www.linkedin.com/posts/aberta...
🛑 EXPOSE THE DECEPTION
Behind some charming profiles is a scammer hiding behind someone else’s identity. Report suspicious accounts and share scam-awareness information so others can recognize the warning signs.
#ScamExposed #RomanceFraud #StolenPhotos #FakeAccounts #ScamPrevention #StayAlert
Behind some charming profiles is a scammer hiding behind someone else’s identity. Report suspicious accounts and share scam-awareness information so others can recognize the warning signs.
#ScamExposed #RomanceFraud #StolenPhotos #FakeAccounts #ScamPrevention #StayAlert
September 8, 2026 at 6:46 PM
🛑 EXPOSE THE DECEPTION
Behind some charming profiles is a scammer hiding behind someone else’s identity. Report suspicious accounts and share scam-awareness information so others can recognize the warning signs.
#ScamExposed #RomanceFraud #StolenPhotos #FakeAccounts #ScamPrevention #StayAlert
Behind some charming profiles is a scammer hiding behind someone else’s identity. Report suspicious accounts and share scam-awareness information so others can recognize the warning signs.
#ScamExposed #RomanceFraud #StolenPhotos #FakeAccounts #ScamPrevention #StayAlert
#RomanceFraud is when you think you're in a relationship with someone, but that person is a criminal using a fake identity to deceive you.
Learn more about #RomanceScams and what help is available on My Support Space: mysupportspace.org.uk
Learn more about #RomanceScams and what help is available on My Support Space: mysupportspace.org.uk
August 20, 2025 at 6:30 AM
#RomanceFraud is when you think you're in a relationship with someone, but that person is a criminal using a fake identity to deceive you.
Learn more about #RomanceScams and what help is available on My Support Space: mysupportspace.org.uk
Learn more about #RomanceScams and what help is available on My Support Space: mysupportspace.org.uk
From actionfrauduk: Never send money to someone you haven't met in person.
Romance fraudsters build trust, then ask for cash - often with emotional and convincing stories.
Find out more: buff.ly/HiLdEtc
#RomanceFraud
Romance fraudsters build trust, then ask for cash - often with emotional and convincing stories.
Find out more: buff.ly/HiLdEtc
#RomanceFraud
t.co
October 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
From actionfrauduk: Never send money to someone you haven't met in person.
Romance fraudsters build trust, then ask for cash - often with emotional and convincing stories.
Find out more: buff.ly/HiLdEtc
#RomanceFraud
Romance fraudsters build trust, then ask for cash - often with emotional and convincing stories.
Find out more: buff.ly/HiLdEtc
#RomanceFraud