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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.
A promotional-looking account explicitly describes a promised shared future with children and an alleged loss in a pig-butchering platform scheme. Relevance is supported, but the alleged victim, platform accusation and loss are unverified.
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 caseSister describes loss of nearly 45,000 euros and difficulty persuading victim of romance scam; avoid inferring residence from French language.
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 caseGeneral promotional warning about fake dating and extortion. Sexual bait is not evidence of sexual violence.
Prevention & supportGeneral 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 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 caseTottori police roundup includes Kotoura woman’s romance-scam crypto loss and separate card scam; preserve mixed scope.
Related mentionTwo men arrested in Aragon over romance fraud of 2,100 euros; release does not establish acquittal.
Reported caseSister describes loss of nearly 45,000 euros and difficulty persuading victim of romance scam; avoid inferring residence from French language.
Reported caseBank identifies flagged account and police stop 800-dollar payment to purported girlfriend’s charity.
Reported caseSister describes loss of nearly 45,000 euros and difficulty persuading victim of romance scam; avoid inferring residence from French language.
Reported caseSister describes loss of nearly 45,000 euros and difficulty persuading victim of romance scam; avoid inferring residence from French language.
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 caseThe 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 & supportSister describes loss of nearly 45,000 euros and difficulty persuading victim of romance scam; avoid inferring residence from French language.
Reported caseSister describes loss of nearly 45,000 euros and difficulty persuading victim of romance scam; avoid inferring residence from French language.
Reported caseCourt convicts three women after months-long confinement, extortion and theft following online romance scam. Compensation ordered, not confirmed paid.
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 caseAARP support described for romance-scam survivor; hope and understanding are not a measured treatment-effect claim.
Reported caseSister describes loss of nearly 45,000 euros and difficulty persuading victim of romance scam; avoid inferring residence from French language.
Reported casePersonal promotional account connects infatuation, cryptocurrency and alleged losses. No verified incident or victim location.
Reported caseAdvice on checking dates online to avoid scammers and catfishing; no measured prevention effect.
Prevention & support