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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% |
Each record represents a source web page, not a verified incident. Different URLs can describe the same event. About these records.
The metadata explicitly connects romance with an alleged fraudulent exchange and claimed loss/debt. This templated promotional-looking blog is topically relevant, but does not verify a victim, an accusation against the named platform or any recovery promise.
Reported caseCommunity efforts against romance scammers are discussed; catching a child is not enough to code a police arrest or formal enforcement.
CommentaryInfluencer describes former-husband extortion and subsequent relationship-fraud losses. Testimony remains attributed; no completed suicide inferred from threats.
Reported caseThe metadata explicitly connects romance with an alleged fraudulent exchange and claimed loss/debt. This templated promotional-looking blog is topically relevant, but does not verify a victim, an accusation against the named platform or any recovery promise.
Reported caseFour Chinese nationals deported over love scamming. General statement of wrongdoing does not establish a specified court conviction.
Reported caseCommunity efforts against romance scammers are discussed; catching a child is not enough to code a police arrest or formal enforcement.
CommentaryPolice describe boyfriend-led fraudulent investment taking 290,000 rand; no assumption of actual promised return. The boyfriend relationship is not shown to be fabricated.
Reported caseCommunity efforts against romance scammers are discussed; catching a child is not enough to code a police arrest or formal enforcement.
CommentaryPolice fraud-prevention advice includes romance and other scams; no scheme-specific loss.
Prevention & supportThe 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 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 & supportInternational romance-investment fraud explicitly named in promotional warning about purported analyst impersonation. No independent confirmation or verified loss.
Prevention & supportPromotional warning; no independently established case, successful recovery or victim location.
Prevention & supportThe metadata explicitly connects romance with an alleged fraudulent exchange and claimed loss/debt. This templated promotional-looking blog is topically relevant, but does not verify a victim, an accusation against the named platform or any recovery promise.
Reported caseBank and police prevented transfer of 300,000 after fabricated girlfriend injury request. Attempted loss, not completed loss.
Reported caseThe metadata explicitly connects romance with an alleged fraudulent exchange and claimed loss/debt. This templated promotional-looking blog is topically relevant, but does not verify a victim, an accusation against the named platform or any recovery promise.
Reported casePromotional identity-check guidance explicitly discusses summer romance scams; effectiveness or rise not independently verified.
Prevention & supportThe metadata explicitly connects romance with an alleged fraudulent exchange and claimed loss/debt. This templated promotional-looking blog is topically relevant, but does not verify a victim, an accusation against the named platform or any recovery promise.
Reported caseThe metadata explicitly connects romance with an alleged fraudulent exchange and claimed loss/debt. This templated promotional-looking blog is topically relevant, but does not verify a victim, an accusation against the named platform or any recovery promise.
Reported caseFour wanted Chinese nationals deported by Semarang immigration in a love-scam-linked report. Deportation is a disruption, not automatically an extradition or conviction.
Reported caseSister describes loss of nearly 45,000 euros and difficulty persuading victim of romance scam; avoid inferring residence from French language.
Reported caseGeneral promotional warning about fake dating and extortion. Sexual bait is not evidence of sexual violence.
Prevention & supportThe 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 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 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 & support