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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.
Alexis describes paying for messages to a woman he never met in a sentimental scam. Multiple newspaper URLs do not establish multiple cases.
Reported caseSyndicated Jean Booth account states a $90000 loss to Donnie. Forty-six URLs with shared metadata are coverage observations, not forty-six victims; national loss totals remain separate.
Reported caseJean Booth story explicitly concerns romance fraud. The restaurant-scene excerpt does not support additional outcome coding.
Reported caseJean Booth narrative explicitly describes a romance scam and attachment despite recognizing the invented partner. The clipped restaurant description does not establish financial loss or psychiatric harm.
Reported caseJean Booth narrative explicitly describes a romance scam and attachment despite recognizing the invented partner. The clipped restaurant description does not establish financial loss or psychiatric harm.
Reported caseSyndicated Jean Booth account states a $90000 loss to Donnie. Forty-six URLs with shared metadata are coverage observations, not forty-six victims; national loss totals remain separate.
Reported caseSyndicated Jean Booth account states a $90000 loss to Donnie. Forty-six URLs with shared metadata are coverage observations, not forty-six victims; national loss totals remain separate.
Reported caseClipped blog account explicitly describes romance and investment fraud. Singaporean nationality does not establish residence, operation location or jurisdiction; no loss amount is supported here.
Reported caseSyndicated Jean Booth account states a $90000 loss to Donnie. Forty-six URLs with shared metadata are coverage observations, not forty-six victims; national loss totals remain separate.
Reported caseSyndicated Jean Booth account states a $90000 loss to Donnie. Forty-six URLs with shared metadata are coverage observations, not forty-six victims; national loss totals remain separate.
Reported caseBlog discusses romantic deception alongside paid-task fraud. An industry-wide monetary phrase cannot be read as romance-only victim loss.
CommentaryAlexis describes paying for messages to a woman he never met in a sentimental scam. Multiple newspaper URLs do not establish multiple cases.
Reported caseSyndicated Jean Booth account states a $90000 loss to Donnie. Forty-six URLs with shared metadata are coverage observations, not forty-six victims; national loss totals remain separate.
Reported caseSyndicated Jean Booth account states a $90000 loss to Donnie. Forty-six URLs with shared metadata are coverage observations, not forty-six victims; national loss totals remain separate.
Reported caseJean Booth narrative explicitly describes a romance scam and attachment despite recognizing the invented partner. The clipped restaurant description does not establish financial loss or psychiatric harm.
Reported caseAlexis describes paying for messages to a woman he never met in a sentimental scam. Multiple newspaper URLs do not establish multiple cases.
Reported caseSyndicated Jean Booth account states a $90000 loss to Donnie. Forty-six URLs with shared metadata are coverage observations, not forty-six victims; national loss totals remain separate.
Reported casePolice appeal concerns an alleged R2m payment by a woman to unlock a partners supposed inheritance. The inheritance itself is a scam claim, not an established asset.
Reported caseSyndicated Jean Booth account states a $90000 loss to Donnie. Forty-six URLs with shared metadata are coverage observations, not forty-six victims; national loss totals remain separate.
Reported caseAlexis describes paying for messages to a woman he never met in a sentimental scam. Multiple newspaper URLs do not establish multiple cases.
Reported caseSyndicated Jean Booth account states a $90000 loss to Donnie. Forty-six URLs with shared metadata are coverage observations, not forty-six victims; national loss totals remain separate.
Reported caseBlog explicitly connects online dating deception with fraudulent foreign-exchange investment. Its naming of a platform is an unverified source claim.
Prevention & supportJean Booth narrative explicitly describes a romance scam and attachment despite recognizing the invented partner. The clipped restaurant description does not establish financial loss or psychiatric harm.
Reported caseSyndicated Jean Booth account states a $90000 loss to Donnie. Forty-six URLs with shared metadata are coverage observations, not forty-six victims; national loss totals remain separate.
Reported caseJean Booth account states she sent money over eight months. The clipped final phrase is not enough to assign psychological harm.
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