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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 | 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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Related mentionSpokeo syndicated catphishing explanation links romantic/identity deception and hypothetical bankharm. Not independentlyvalidated newtypology, actualcrimevictimloss or empiricaltrend; underlyingdata-broker promotion retained as sourceattribution.
Related mentionSpokeo syndicated catphishing explanation links romantic/identity deception and hypothetical bankharm. Not independentlyvalidated newtypology, actualcrimevictimloss or empiricaltrend; underlyingdata-broker promotion retained as sourceattribution.
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Related mentionSpokeo syndicated catphishing explanation links romantic/identity deception and hypothetical bankharm. Not independentlyvalidated newtypology, actualcrimevictimloss or empiricaltrend; underlyingdata-broker promotion retained as sourceattribution.
Related mentionSpokeo syndicated catphishing explanation links romantic/identity deception and hypothetical bankharm. Not independentlyvalidated newtypology, actualcrimevictimloss or empiricaltrend; underlyingdata-broker promotion retained as sourceattribution.
Related mentionSpokeo syndicated catphishing explanation links romantic/identity deception and hypothetical bankharm. Not independentlyvalidated newtypology, actualcrimevictimloss or empiricaltrend; underlyingdata-broker promotion retained as sourceattribution.
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