Romance Scam

Romance Scams: Risk Reports & Red Flags

Risk reports for this kind of scam, with the red flags that show up most often.

Short answer

Check a suspected romance scam by matching the name and domain against a risk report, then the red flags below, before you pay, deposit, or share a login code. There is 1 report in this category, sorted by risk score with the highest first.

Each report states a 0 to 10 risk score, a status, and what to do if you already engaged. Browse every category from the scam directory.

Risk reports

  • 9.5/10

    CoinW6

    The SEC charged CoinW6 in September 2024, alleging a fake crypto platform promoted through relationship-building contacts, with fictitious balances and demands for extra payments when investors tried to withdraw.

    Critical Risk Romance Scam

Common red flags in this category

  • Contact from a stranger on LinkedIn or Instagram who moves the conversation to WhatsApp
  • Relationship built before any investment is suggested
  • Claimed daily returns of up to 3% from staking, mining or yield farming
  • Fees or taxes demanded before withdrawals
  • Excuses such as assets being frozen in a law enforcement inquiry