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The chart uses every search filter above and all matching records, across every results page. The percentage denominator is all included URLs in the same dates, before theme, language, country or text filters.
Distinct included URLs matching these filters in each observation month. Select a point to explore its records. On small screens, scroll the chart horizontally.
A URL counts once per month and can appear in several months or themes. Themes describe the current record assessment; months show URL observations, not when events or each claim first appeared. Warnings, allegations and reported experiences are all included when coded. Partial months, collection gaps and changes in sources affect both measures. A higher share does not establish a higher risk to victims.
| Observation month | Matching URLs | All included URLs | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 263 | 591 | 44.5% |
| Feb 2025 | 405 | 1,629 | 24.9% |
| Mar 2025 | 291 | 561 | 51.9% |
| Apr 2025 | 121 | 390 | 31.0% |
| May 2025 | 113 | 398 | 28.4% |
| Jun 2025 | 82 | 209 | 39.2% |
| Jul 2025 | 132 | 522 | 25.3% |
| Aug 2025 | 129 | 447 | 28.9% |
| Sep 2025 | 161 | 613 | 26.3% |
| Oct 2025 | 128 | 483 | 26.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 118 | 392 | 30.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 91 | 333 | 27.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 523 | 530 | 98.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 1,101 | 1,106 | 99.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 358 | 360 | 99.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 485 | 491 | 98.8% |
| May 2026 | 779 | 785 | 99.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 594 | 842 | 70.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 658 | 1,143 | 57.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 272 | 640 | 42.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 147 | 638 | 23.0% |
| Oct 2026 | 8 | 30 | 26.7% |
Each record represents a source web page, not a verified incident. Different URLs can describe the same event. About these records.
A bank employee reportedly faces proceedings after repeatedly taking client-account money for a supposed relationship. The text does not establish a verdict. Client-account theft is not automatically employer-owned funds. Repeated transfers do not by themselves establish repeated requests.
Reported caseBank staff reportedly prevented a payment to a fake actor account. The requested meeting fee is an attempted payment, not an actual loss.
Reported caseThe headline reports disruption of dating scammers targeting seniors. It does not specify arrests, recovered amounts or a particular victim.
Reported caseThe headline reports disruption of dating scammers targeting seniors. It does not specify arrests, recovered amounts or a particular victim.
Reported caseA bank employee reportedly faces proceedings after repeatedly taking client-account money for a supposed relationship. The text does not establish a verdict. Client-account theft is not automatically employer-owned funds. Repeated transfers do not by themselves establish repeated requests.
Reported caseThe headline reports disruption of dating scammers targeting seniors. It does not specify arrests, recovered amounts or a particular victim.
Reported caseThe headline reports disruption of dating scammers targeting seniors. It does not specify arrests, recovered amounts or a particular victim.
Reported caseThe headline reports disruption of dating scammers targeting seniors. It does not specify arrests, recovered amounts or a particular victim.
Reported caseThe headline reports disruption of dating scammers targeting seniors. It does not specify arrests, recovered amounts or a particular victim.
Reported caseThe dating-scam victim loss and statewide recovery figure have different scopes. The $800m total cannot be attributed to that victim or wholly to romance fraud.
Reported caseA 42-year-old woman reportedly sent gift cards to a fake prominent singer after trust-building.
Reported caseThe report describes a fake Brad Pitt persona, €830,000 and divorce. Edited photos are established, but generation by AI is not.
Reported caseSelangor police describe raids and arrests across job, investment and romance scams. The five operations and 24 arrests cannot all be assigned to romance fraud.
Reported caseA podcast discusses a reported conviction for membership in the alleged Black Axe organization and its romance-fraud activities. Keep membership conviction distinct from proving each scam allegation.
CommentaryA 42-year-old woman reportedly sent gift cards to a fake prominent singer after trust-building.
Reported caseMarcella describes repeated payments to a supposed sick partner and effects on work, relationships and health. Specific psychological harm, illness or self-harm is not established.
Reported casePolice received allegations of relationship deception, property theft and other fraud involving Li. Preserve the mixed scope; cryptocurrency involvement alone does not establish a transfer.
Reported casePolice describe a six-person group using gay dating apps for extortion, money and gold. Sexual violence is not inferred from gay targeting.
Reported caseRobert Cheevers faces a larceny charge described as a romance scam. The charging threshold is not an exact verified loss.
Reported caseAdvice on avoiding online romance fraud discusses AI risks. No individual incident is established.
Prevention & supportA matchmaking customer describes borrowing-related exploitation, impoverishment and relatives avoiding her. Her payment for matchmaking is distinct from the alleged loan loss.
Reported caseOtsu police report a 72-year-old man losing cryptocurrency to a person posing as a Japanese woman. The investigation does not establish a conviction.
Reported caseA passenger helped police stop a scam targeting a taxi driver. The available text does not give a loss or arrest.
Reported caseSelangor police report 38 arrests across six mixed-fraud operations. Do not reconcile those numbers to a different report by assumption.
Reported casePolice warn about fake dating-site profiles and financial manipulation. This is prevention advice, not a counted victim.
Prevention & support