Romance fraud constitutes a pattern in which an individual masks financial intent behind a forged romantic connection. Offenders present themselves as consistent, appealing partners to cultivate trust and emotional dependency, frequently employing online dating platforms, social networks, or informal channels. Narrative devices include credible backstories, fabricated professional statuses, and staged personal histories designed to appear legitimate. The resulting deception is designed to illicitly extract money, valuables, or sensitive information from the target over time. Typical progression involves initial contact, rapid relational attunement, and increasingly intimate communication; late-stage demands may center on supposed emergencies, travel costs, or business investments. Victims may face financial loss, disrupted personal finances, and associated stress or anxiety, with potential spillover into social or professional spheres. The fraud can be facilitated by instrumental behaviors such as asynchronous communication, avoidance of in-person meetings, or requests for secrecy. Response and prevention elements emphasize risk awareness, verification of identities, and careful handling of unsolicited requests for funds or information. Educational resources, platform safeguards, and cross-border cooperation are cited as components of a broader strategy to reduce harm and support affected individuals. The topic encompasses psychological, economic, and technological dimensions as investigators and policymakers seek to map fraud typologies, assess impact, and guide protective measures.