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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 | 264 | 591 | 44.7% |
| Feb 2025 | 554 | 1,629 | 34.0% |
| Mar 2025 | 141 | 561 | 25.1% |
| Apr 2025 | 116 | 390 | 29.7% |
| May 2025 | 193 | 398 | 48.5% |
| Jun 2025 | 53 | 209 | 25.4% |
| Jul 2025 | 151 | 522 | 28.9% |
| Aug 2025 | 129 | 447 | 28.9% |
| Sep 2025 | 164 | 613 | 26.8% |
| Oct 2025 | 201 | 483 | 41.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 164 | 392 | 41.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 124 | 333 | 37.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 67 | 530 | 12.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 224 | 1,106 | 20.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 90 | 360 | 25.0% |
| Apr 2026 | 145 | 491 | 29.5% |
| May 2026 | 200 | 785 | 25.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 121 | 842 | 14.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 191 | 1,143 | 16.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 224 | 640 | 35.0% |
| Sep 2026 | 139 | 638 | 21.8% |
| Oct 2026 | 6 | 30 | 20.0% |
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The metadata explicitly labels international romance fraud and alleges a 5-million-yen loss involving a matching site. Promotional-looking allegations remain unverified. Japanese nationality alone does not locate the victim; vague criticism of police does not establish a specific institutional failure.
Reported caseThe metadata explicitly labels international romance fraud and alleges a 5-million-yen loss involving a matching site. Promotional-looking allegations remain unverified. Japanese nationality alone does not locate the victim; vague criticism of police does not establish a specific institutional failure.
Reported caseThe description explicitly explains romance-investment deception through a false successful-person persona, sustained chats and trust. General mechanism discussion in promotional-looking material; no distinct victim or actual loss verified.
Prevention & supportThe metadata explicitly labels international romance fraud and alleges a 5-million-yen loss involving a matching site. Promotional-looking allegations remain unverified. Japanese nationality alone does not locate the victim; vague criticism of police does not establish a specific institutional failure.
Reported caseGeneral promotional warning about fake dating and extortion. Sexual bait is not evidence of sexual violence.
Prevention & supportThe saved description explicitly discusses a pure-love persona and pig-butchering on an online adult platform. Topical commentary only; the promotional wording does not substantiate a specific victim, loss or sexual harm.
CommentaryA first-date bill is debated as a possible scam; fraud is unproven.
Reported caseA Reddit user’s reported dating-app bill is discussed as a possible scam; neither fraud nor a fabricated relationship is established.
Reported caseThe saved description explicitly discusses a pure-love persona and pig-butchering on an online adult platform. Topical commentary only; the promotional wording does not substantiate a specific victim, loss or sexual harm.
CommentaryA radio-police campaign discusses special fraud, including SNS investment and romance scams. No measured campaign impact is established. This is a delivered prevention campaign, not a support service; an institution name is not treated as an explicit place.
Prevention & supportGeneral discussion explicitly includes romantic bait alongside paid-task fraud and criminal networks. Do not attribute the wider industry scale or all harms to romance scams.
Related mentionThe saved description explicitly discusses a pure-love persona and pig-butchering on an online adult platform. Topical commentary only; the promotional wording does not substantiate a specific victim, loss or sexual harm.
CommentaryThe saved description explicitly discusses a pure-love persona and pig-butchering on an online adult platform. Topical commentary only; the promotional wording does not substantiate a specific victim, loss or sexual harm.
CommentaryA Delhi man’s dating-app bill is framed as a possible scam; the claim is not established fraud.
Reported caseGeneral promotional warning about fake dating and extortion. Sexual bait is not evidence of sexual violence.
Prevention & supportPolice recognized a bank branch for preventing social-media romance fraud. No completed loss is claimed.
Reported caseGeneral discussion explicitly includes romantic bait alongside paid-task fraud and criminal networks. Do not attribute the wider industry scale or all harms to romance scams.
Related mentionThe excerpt describes marriage-fund investment promises and fake exchanges reached through matching apps or social messages; account tracing is commentary, not verified recovery.
Prevention & supportThe report describes a retired man posting cash in parcels after romance deception. Mailing stolen money is explicit; he is not thereby a criminal money mule.
Reported caseThe description explicitly explains romance-investment deception through a false successful-person persona, sustained chats and trust. General mechanism discussion in promotional-looking material; no distinct victim or actual loss verified.
Prevention & supportA study compares AI and people in simulated trust-building for romance fraud. It is research commentary, not completed victimization.
Research & trendsThe metadata explicitly labels international romance fraud and alleges a 5-million-yen loss involving a matching site. Promotional-looking allegations remain unverified. Japanese nationality alone does not locate the victim; vague criticism of police does not establish a specific institutional failure.
Reported caseThe excerpt reports a controlled AI-deception study, not a completed real-world scam.
Research & trendsThe description explicitly explains romance-investment deception through a false successful-person persona, sustained chats and trust. General mechanism discussion in promotional-looking material; no distinct victim or actual loss verified.
Prevention & supportArrest and pending charges are distinct from a scheduled court appearance; alleged burglary and theft relate to dating-app contacts.
Reported case