Romance Scam Recovery
Romance scam recovery, handled with care and expertise
Romance scams combine emotional manipulation with financial fraud, often built carefully over weeks or months. Our consultants investigate what happened with care and discretion, and pursue every realistic route to recovery — without judgment.
How romance scams often unfold
Romance scams typically begin on a dating platform, social media app or messaging service, with the scammer investing significant time in building an emotional connection before any money is discussed. Once trust is established, a reason for needing money is introduced — this might be a medical emergency, a business problem, travel costs, or an "opportunity" to invest together.
In many cases, the financial request evolves into an investment or cryptocurrency scheme that the other person claims to have access to, drawing on the trust already built. The relationship may continue for some time after money is lost, which can make the situation particularly difficult to process.
Common features of these cases
- A relationship that developed quickly and intensely, largely or entirely online
- A profile using photos or details that may not belong to the real sender
- Reluctance or repeated excuses around meeting in person or on video
- A financial "emergency", business need, or investment opportunity introduced over time
- Requests for cryptocurrency, gift cards or bank transfers, sometimes described as urgent
Getting Started
Information that may be useful
Communication records
Messages, emails, call logs or video call history, along with any photos or profile details you were given.
Payment records
Details of any transfers, cryptocurrency payments or gift card purchases made, including dates and amounts.
If the relationship led to a cryptocurrency or investment request, our guide to romance investment scams explains this pattern in more detail, and our cryptocurrency scam recovery page may also be relevant.
Next Step
Discuss Your Situation
Share what happened in your own words, in confidence. A dedicated consultant will start working on your case with care and without judgment.