Detect romance scams, catfishing, and emotional manipulation online
Common Examples
Romance scams are among the most emotionally devastating online frauds. Scammers build fake relationships over weeks or months before requesting money, gift cards, or cryptocurrency. Paste any messages from someone you met online and let AI identify the warning signs instantly.
Key red flags: escalating emotional intensity very quickly, always has an excuse not to video call, lives or works overseas (military, engineer, doctor), asks for money after building emotional trust, photos seem too perfect or are stolen from other profiles.
Professional romance scammers can invest weeks to months building emotional bonds before making their first financial request. The longer the grooming period, the more the victim feels emotionally invested and obligated.
Stop sending money immediately. Do a reverse image search of their photos. Tell a trusted friend or family member. Do not delete messages as they are evidence. Report to the FTC, the platform where you met, and your local police.
Yes. Right-click any profile photo and choose 'Search image with Google' or use TinEye.com. If the same photo appears on multiple profiles or stock photo sites, it is almost certainly stolen.
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