Emotional manipulation via dating platforms leading to requests for money or gifts.
Warning signs
rapid affection
refusal to video-call
requests for money
Where it shows up
Dating appsSocialEmailSMS
How to protect yourself
Slow down. Urgency and pressure are the scammer's main tool — a real request survives a few minutes of checking.
Never pay with gift cards, wire transfers, or crypto at someone's instruction — those are chosen because they can't be reversed.
Don't click links or call numbers from an unexpected message. Reach the company using contact info from its official website.
Never share a verification code, password, or remote access to your device with someone who contacted you.
Think you've been targeted?
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