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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.
Source-reported provisional or mixed fraud statistics. Special fraud/investment/romance totals, currencies, changes, complaint counts and periods retain separate denominators; not a unique romance-incident registry. No individual harm, unrelated metal theft or new programme effectiveness inferred.
Research & trendsDresden24 suspected commercial laundering/fake-romantic profiles/28 counts. Alleged account handling not28 proven romance victims, conviction or every offence countunique scam.
Reported caseDresden24 suspected commercial laundering/fake-romantic profiles/28 counts. Alleged account handling not28 proven romance victims, conviction or every offence countunique scam.
Reported caseSource reported dating/romance losses or reports with scoped regional/survey denominators. Average, aggregate, report count, targeting, mean and selected individual example are distinct; no population prevalence or continuous surveillance inferred.
Research & trendsDresden24 suspected commercial laundering/fake-romantic profiles/28 counts. Alleged account handling not28 proven romance victims, conviction or every offence countunique scam. Own28counts allegation in description, no borrowed detailed profile mechanism.
Reported caseMixed national fraud/policy commentary. Suspected fluid criminal networks and unspecified technology remain attributed; calls for public/private action not legislative passage or prevention effectiveness.
CommentaryBergaGreiz woman highfourfigures loss. Possible laundering unconfirmed role, noautomaticaccountprovision.
Reported caseNigeriaNPFNCCC597000 online-romance alleged arrest. Amount and arrest source-attributed, no own offender identity/method/country borrowed.
Reported caseAmericanwoman two-year falseHenderson375000/NZ move; currency unspecified and actual celebrity innocent persona. Distress only132 own description. No operator location inferred from victim nationality.
Reported caseBergaGreiz woman highfourfigures loss. Possible laundering unconfirmed role, noautomaticaccountprovision.
Reported caseMixed national fraud/policy commentary. Suspected fluid criminal networks and unspecified technology remain attributed; calls for public/private action not legislative passage or prevention effectiveness.
CommentaryAndrewPolson named/unnamed185500/188000 romance allegations and not-guilty plea. Party suspension distinct from sentence; no forced amount correction or118k direct same-proceeding timeline. Same-agent source-field check: Scottish former-council label without court place is not a jurisdiction assertion.
Reported caseOwn source preventive warning/guide or announced activity. Potential harm not actual new target loss; warnings, dates, tips and planned/held events do not establish participation/effectiveness. Specific financial/intimacy/platform methods only coded where own available text states them.
Prevention & supportOrvieto false online romantic partner30k/two-year account. Police report/investigation/three formally denounced suspects where own text says so; no arrests/conviction or verified refund.
Reported caseCanada wanted military-romance suspect/11-nearly12 people275k aggregate. Wanted/failed court appearance not arrest/conviction. No personal names/actual overseas operation from military persona.
Reported caseSource-reported provisional or mixed fraud statistics. Special fraud/investment/romance totals, currencies, changes, complaint counts and periods retain separate denominators; not a unique romance-incident registry. No individual harm, unrelated metal theft or new programme effectiveness inferred.
Research & trendsOwn source preventive warning/guide or announced activity. Potential harm not actual new target loss; warnings, dates, tips and planned/held events do not establish participation/effectiveness. Specific financial/intimacy/platform methods only coded where own available text states them.
Prevention & supportSource reported dating/romance losses or reports with scoped regional/survey denominators. Average, aggregate, report count, targeting, mean and selected individual example are distinct; no population prevalence or continuous surveillance inferred.
Research & trendsOwn source preventive warning/guide or announced activity. Potential harm not actual new target loss; warnings, dates, tips and planned/held events do not establish participation/effectiveness. Specific financial/intimacy/platform methods only coded where own available text states them.
Prevention & supportOwn source preventive warning/guide or announced activity. Potential harm not actual new target loss; warnings, dates, tips and planned/held events do not establish participation/effectiveness. Specific financial/intimacy/platform methods only coded where own available text states them.
Prevention & supportOrvieto false online romantic partner30k/two-year account. Police report/investigation/three formally denounced suspects where own text says so; no arrests/conviction or verified refund.
Reported caseSource-reported provisional or mixed fraud statistics. Special fraud/investment/romance totals, currencies, changes, complaint counts and periods retain separate denominators; not a unique romance-incident registry. No individual harm, unrelated metal theft or new programme effectiveness inferred.
Research & trendsSource-reported provisional or mixed fraud statistics. Special fraud/investment/romance totals, currencies, changes, complaint counts and periods retain separate denominators; not a unique romance-incident registry. No individual harm, unrelated metal theft or new programme effectiveness inferred.
Research & trendsCanada wanted military-romance suspect/11-nearly12 people275k aggregate. Wanted/failed court appearance not arrest/conviction. No personal names/actual overseas operation from military persona.
Reported caseSource-reported provisional or mixed fraud statistics. Special fraud/investment/romance totals, currencies, changes, complaint counts and periods retain separate denominators; not a unique romance-incident registry. No individual harm, unrelated metal theft or new programme effectiveness inferred.
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