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Coverage mentions romance fraud within wider fraud or policing totals. Combined statistics and proposed priorities do not isolate romance-fraud incidence or completed enforcement.
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| 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% |
6,854 matching media records
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Royse City man sentenced on federal charges for romance fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims
Federal prosecutors report Felix Clark received sixty months in prison and supervised release for a romance scheme targeting older people. The precise year of the January 15 sentencing is not guessed.
Reported case收男友禮物還要先買單 警：阿姨！這詐騙吧 - 社會 - 自由時報電子報
Tainan police and a shop worker interrupt a 63-year-old woman’s intended NT$9,800 payment for a supposed romantic gift. The requested parcel fee is not an established completed loss.
Reported case野放しデータSIM、本人確認義務付け SNS詐欺対策で法改正へ - 日本経済新聞
Japan plans legislation requiring identity checks for data-only SIM contracts in response to SNS investment and romance fraud. A proposal for 2026 is not enacted legislation.
Reported case韓國73名嫌犯從柬埔寨被遣返 涉愛情、投資詐騙 | 國際 | 中央社 CNA
Reports describe 73 Korean suspects returned from Cambodia and arrested. Romance and investment fraud are combined; the text does not establish that every suspect committed romance fraud.
Reported caseتحوّل من دائن إلى سفاح.. السجن 36 عاماً لقاتل «ضحايا الاحتيال العاطفي»
An Arabic headline reports a 36-year homicide sentence associated with online emotional fraud and debt. Its short description places the matter in Spain but does not specify the number or identities of those killed.
Reported caseLiebesbetrüger erbeutet mehr als 66.000 Euro
A woman aged 66 reportedly loses over €66,000 after trusting a person claiming to be a musician following a concert. Repeated wording is not independent corroboration.
Reported case'Romance Scam' Couple among 73 Online Scam Suspects Repatriated from Cambodia
A headline identifies a romance-scam couple among 73 people repatriated from Cambodia. The other suspects are not all established as romance-fraud participants; repatriation is not automatically extradition.
Reported case11 Nigerians Arrested in Thailand Over ₦91m International Romance Scam Syndicate
Reports describe Thai arrests of eleven Nigerians, sometimes also two Ivorians, in an alleged romance-scam network. These are overlapping reports, not additional independent groups of arrests.
Reported caseOpfer um Millionen gebracht: Polizei führt 73 Liebes-Betrüger durch den Flughafen
A report describes 73 alleged love scammers returned from Cambodia to South Korea. Its victim and loss claims remain attributed and are not independently verified.
Reported caseAmelia Villano: «Io vittima di stalking: ho lasciato Roma e perso occasioni di lavoro e amicizie. Poi ho subito una truffa amorosa»
Amelia Villano describes stalking and a subsequent romantic deception. The excerpt does not establish that the lost employment and friendships were caused by the romance fraud rather than the separate stalking.
Reported caseEleven Nigerians nabbed in Thailand over alleged romance scam network
Reports describe Thai arrests of eleven Nigerians, sometimes also two Ivorians, in an alleged romance-scam network. These are overlapping reports, not additional independent groups of arrests.
Reported caseThai Police Arrest Eleven Nigerians in Romance Scam Operation
Reports describe Thai arrests of eleven Nigerians, sometimes also two Ivorians, in an alleged romance-scam network. These are overlapping reports, not additional independent groups of arrests.
Reported caseLiebesbetrüger erbeutet mehr als 66.000 Euro
A woman aged 66 reportedly loses over €66,000 after trusting a person claiming to be a musician following a concert. Repeated wording is not independent corroboration.
Reported caseApa Itu Love Scam? Modus Penipuan Berkedok Cinta yang Bikin Rugi Miliaran Rupiah
An explanatory warning describes romantic deception used to obtain money or personal information. Advice and claims of growth are not an evaluation of effectiveness or a prevalence estimate.
Prevention & support11 Nigerians arrested in Thailand for suspected fraud
Reports describe Thai arrests of eleven Nigerians, sometimes also two Ivorians, in an alleged romance-scam network. These are overlapping reports, not additional independent groups of arrests.
Reported caseLiebesbetrüger erbeutet mehr als 66.000 Euro - Baden-Württemberg - Zeitungsverlag Waiblingen
A woman aged 66 reportedly loses over €66,000 after trusting a person claiming to be a musician following a concert. Repeated wording is not independent corroboration.
Reported case韓史最大行動 73名嫌犯從柬埔寨遣返回國 | 大韓航空 | 投資詐騙 | 韓國 | 新唐人电视台
Reports describe 73 Korean suspects returned from Cambodia and arrested. Romance and investment fraud are combined; the text does not establish that every suspect committed romance fraud.
Reported caseDes fraudes amoureuses surviennent à l’aéroport Saguenay-Bagotville
A short report says romantic fraud occurs at Saguenay-Bagotville airport. The excerpt does not establish individual losses or where the affected people live.
Reported caseHomem que matou três irmãos por dívida de golpe amoroso é condenado a 36 anos de prisão na Espanha
Reports describe a Spanish sentence of 36 years for killing three elderly siblings in a debt matter associated with romance fraud. The full causal chain is not independently established; allegations about a cellmate are separate.
Reported case最重要はトクリュウ対策、衆院選は要人警護など「万全期す」 筒井新警視総監が就任会見
Coverage mentions romance fraud within wider fraud or policing totals. Combined statistics and proposed priorities do not isolate romance-fraud incidence or completed enforcement.
Research & trends「好意」の裏に暗号資産詐欺 SNSで知り合った女性の投資話信じ、唐津市の40代男性が315万円被害 | 事件・事故 | 佐賀県のニュース | 佐賀新聞
Karatsu police report a man losing crypto worth about ¥3.15m after affectionate contact and an investment offer; he reported the suspected fraud.
Reported caseLiebesbetrüger erbeutet mehr als 66.000 Euro - Land Baden-Württemberg - Reutlinger General-Anzeiger - gea.de
A woman aged 66 reportedly loses over €66,000 after trusting a person claiming to be a musician following a concert. Repeated wording is not independent corroboration.
Reported caseHombre es condenado por asesinar a dos hermanas de 70 años: Le debían más de $60 millones por una estafa amorosa
A Spanish headline refers to two sisters, while its description says three siblings, two women and a man. It reports a 36-year homicide sentence associated with romance-fraud debt; that source difference remains visible.
Reported casePakistani man jailed for 36 years in Spain 'love scam' debt murder case
Reports describe a Spanish sentence of 36 years for killing three elderly siblings in a debt matter associated with romance fraud. The full causal chain is not independently established; allegations about a cellmate are separate.
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