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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 | 591 | 591 | 100.0% |
| Feb 2025 | 1,629 | 1,629 | 100.0% |
| Mar 2025 | 561 | 561 | 100.0% |
| Apr 2025 | 390 | 390 | 100.0% |
| May 2025 | 398 | 398 | 100.0% |
| Jun 2025 | 209 | 209 | 100.0% |
| Jul 2025 | 522 | 522 | 100.0% |
| Aug 2025 | 447 | 447 | 100.0% |
| Sep 2025 | 613 | 613 | 100.0% |
| Oct 2025 | 483 | 483 | 100.0% |
| Nov 2025 | 392 | 392 | 100.0% |
| Dec 2025 | 333 | 333 | 100.0% |
| Jan 2026 | 530 | 530 | 100.0% |
| Feb 2026 | 1,106 | 1,106 | 100.0% |
| Mar 2026 | 360 | 360 | 100.0% |
| Apr 2026 | 491 | 491 | 100.0% |
| May 2026 | 785 | 785 | 100.0% |
| Jun 2026 | 842 | 842 | 100.0% |
| Jul 2026 | 1,143 | 1,143 | 100.0% |
| Aug 2026 | 640 | 640 | 100.0% |
| Sep 2026 | 638 | 638 | 100.0% |
| Oct 2026 | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
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ThreeGhanaianUSextraditions/fourcharged inover100millionorganization combinesromanceandBEC. Separatelysaved originalSDNYrelease identifiestrio andfourthstillatlarge; ownshortsourcespreserveomissions. Noallfour extradited/convicted, romance-only100m, originaljudgment oractualcashreturned.
Reported caseThreeGhanaianUSextraditions/fourcharged inover100millionorganization combinesromanceandBEC. Separatelysaved originalSDNYrelease identifiestrio andfourthstillatlarge; ownshortsourcespreserveomissions. Noallfour extradited/convicted, romance-only100m, originaljudgment oractualcashreturned.
Reported caseZDFdocumentaryfeature says threewomen targeted byfabricatedfeelings/trustabuse anddestroyedlives. Retaingeneraltrust mechanism/mediawork, notallthreefinancialsum, diagnosedclinicalinjury, originalrecordingviewed orstatisticalfinding. Programme/feature/guide classification does not become research statistics or independent case/awareness count. Own-source detail only; deeper findings remain a separate layer.
Research & trendsZDFdocumentaryfeature says threewomen targeted byfabricatedfeelings/trustabuse anddestroyedlives. Retaingeneraltrust mechanism/mediawork, notallthreefinancialsum, diagnosedclinicalinjury, originalrecordingviewed orstatisticalfinding. Programme/feature/guide classification does not become research statistics or independent case/awareness count. Own-source detail only; deeper findings remain a separate layer.
Research & trendsHKheadlinewomanlostnearHKD2milliontopigbutcheringromance,descriptionsaysHKD300000savingsplusover1.6millionborrowedfunds despitefriendwarnings. Keepfinancial/debt/awareness attribution; amountsnotindependentlysumverified, notclinicallydiagnosedgullibility, exactrecoveriesornewcase. CompareArabic47year/254000USDwithoriginalcontextbeforelink. Cash/investment or borrowed funds have source-specific roles, no net-loss or recovery normalization.
Reported caseMacauwomansocialmediapotentialboyfriendpersuadedvirtualcurrencyinvestment, reportedlyHKD350000lost. Retain statedfinancial/investment/digitalintimacy/crypto context, no verifiedidentity, actual initialprofit return or perpetratorplace. LocalJurisdictionplace is not supplied by nationality. Cash/investment or borrowed funds have source-specific roles, no net-loss or recovery normalization.
Reported caseThreeGhanaianUSextraditions/fourcharged inover100millionorganization combinesromanceandBEC. Separatelysaved originalSDNYrelease identifiestrio andfourthstillatlarge; ownshortsourcespreserveomissions. Noallfour extradited/convicted, romance-only100m, originaljudgment oractualcashreturned. Own source explicitly locates network base in Ghana; short source does not name US authority. Nationality alone elsewhere does not locate operations.
Reported caseZDF Uschi69 factual documentary promotion says false feelings and abuse of trust. Destroying lives is rhetoric, not own clinical or financial outcome. Media work rather than new case per listing. Programme/feature/guide classification does not become research statistics or independent case/awareness count. Own-source detail only; deeper findings remain a separate layer.
Research & trendsFalseidentities/datingapps swindled3men overGBP11000 andwoman sentenced. Bereavement in title is scammerpretext, not actualparentdeath/targetpriorbereavement. Ownsum differs almost12000 inolderEssex variants, no name/term inherited. Separate originalEssexrelease confirmsfalseprofiles/threevictims, but two-yearsentence suspendedtwo-years isnotimmediatecustody. Feb25arrest versusAugustsourceMarcharrestclaim conflict retainedseparately; no courtjudgment obtained.
Reported caseWinnebagoCountyWisconsin sheriff reports romance scam, described as most common locally. Seven repeated URLs are shared reporting, not seven cases or a validated prevalence estimate. No monetary amount, individual identity, response outcome or date supplied.
Reported caseWinnebagoCountyWisconsin sheriff reports romance scam, described as most common locally. Seven repeated URLs are shared reporting, not seven cases or a validated prevalence estimate. No monetary amount, individual identity, response outcome or date supplied.
Reported caseA PerfectScam factualSouthCarolinaSextortion episodeteaser saysdeepdiveintoromance scams. Retainmediawork/generalextortiontopic, nooriginalcase/transcript, actualsexualassault ordatednewcasefromairtime. Factualmedia/preventionwork is distinct from fictionalcharacterharm or newlyobservedvictimcase. Programme/airing/relativeyear notincidentdate; noautomaticstatisticaltag fromcategory.
Research & trendsWinnebagoCountyWisconsin sheriff reports romance scam, described as most common locally. Seven repeated URLs are shared reporting, not seven cases or a validated prevalence estimate. No monetary amount, individual identity, response outcome or date supplied.
Reported caseWinnebagoCountyWisconsin sheriff reports romance scam, described as most common locally. Seven repeated URLs are shared reporting, not seven cases or a validated prevalence estimate. No monetary amount, individual identity, response outcome or date supplied.
Reported caseWinnebagoCountyWisconsin sheriff reports romance scam, described as most common locally. Seven repeated URLs are shared reporting, not seven cases or a validated prevalence estimate. No monetary amount, individual identity, response outcome or date supplied.
Reported casePenang factoryprogramme manager reportedly lostRM2.33million in love scam. Only44owns WhatsApp/fakeOmanproject/police investigation;110owns claimedSingaporean persona. Country/persona not actualoperator residence, no amount summing or conviction.
Reported caseWinnebagoCountyWisconsin sheriff reports romance scam, described as most common locally. Seven repeated URLs are shared reporting, not seven cases or a validated prevalence estimate. No monetary amount, individual identity, response outcome or date supplied.
Reported caseSpanish report labels purported China20simultaneous-boyfriends/iPhone-gifts/sale-for-apartment story an amorous fraud. Keep source allegation and requested/obtained property, not independent verification, current event year,20confirmed cases or actual housing harm. Multiple genuine relationships/gifts alone not proof without this explicit source fraud framing.
Reported caseWinnebagoCountyWisconsin sheriff reports romance scam, described as most common locally. Seven repeated URLs are shared reporting, not seven cases or a validated prevalence estimate. No monetary amount, individual identity, response outcome or date supplied.
Reported caseThreeGhanaians extraditedUS over100m withownfalseromanticrelationship/BEC description. Mixedscope, charged/extradited not convicted or100mromance-only; no names borrowed. Threeextradited/fourcharged/wholeEnterprise100million mixedBECromance differ fromindividualVan10million andlaterconviction. Preserve sourcelegalstage andseparateoriginalSDNYMarch5versusFrenchMarch13pleachallenge; nocurrentchronology fromobservation.
Reported casePenang factoryprogramme manager reportedly lostRM2.33million in love scam. Only44owns WhatsApp/fakeOmanproject/police investigation;110owns claimedSingaporean persona. Country/persona not actualoperator residence, no amount summing or conviction.
Reported caseOriginalZDFpress release announces37degreeAllesLuege programme byMarionMueckRaab withthreewomen. Generalfalsefeelings/money/seriouspsychologicalconsequences are producerclaims, notclinicalindependentverification orstatisticalstudy. Aug12,2025stream/airtimes are publication/broadcast, notcrime dates. Factualmedia/preventionwork is distinct from fictionalcharacterharm or newlyobservedvictimcase. Programme/airing/relativeyear notincidentdate; noautomaticstatisticaltag fromcategory.
Research & trendsOwn Ghana-US enterprise reporting distinguishes three extradited and four charged, mixed romance/BEC over100million. Named Boateng/Ahmed/VanYeboah/Asare only where own source states them. Arrest, extradition, indictment and conviction differ; mixed amount not all romance and defendants not all targets. Prior originalSDNY receipt can support qualified wider family; no details silently fill shorter metadata. Threeextradited/fourcharged/wholeEnterprise100million mixedBECromance differ fromindividualVan10million andlaterconviction. Preserve sourcelegalstage andseparateoriginalSDNYMarch5versusFrenchMarch13pleachallenge; nocurrentchronology fromobservation.
Reported casePenang factoryprogramme manager reportedly lostRM2.33million in love scam. Only44owns WhatsApp/fakeOmanproject/police investigation;110owns claimedSingaporean persona. Country/persona not actualoperator residence, no amount summing or conviction.
Reported caseA PerfectScam factualTishaRaines/Navyofficer episode repeats acrossairtimes. EpisodeMurderForHire label notcompletedhomicide/attempt evidence byitself, Navyofficerlabel notexplicitfalseidentity ormonetaryamount. Noairingdate crimeinference; priornamedstory/deeperreceipt maylinkasmediawork. Factualmedia/preventionwork is distinct from fictionalcharacterharm or newlyobservedvictimcase. Programme/airing/relativeyear notincidentdate; noautomaticstatisticaltag fromcategory.
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