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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 | 263 | 591 | 44.5% |
| Feb 2025 | 405 | 1,629 | 24.9% |
| Mar 2025 | 291 | 561 | 51.9% |
| Apr 2025 | 121 | 390 | 31.0% |
| May 2025 | 113 | 398 | 28.4% |
| Jun 2025 | 82 | 209 | 39.2% |
| Jul 2025 | 132 | 522 | 25.3% |
| Aug 2025 | 129 | 447 | 28.9% |
| Sep 2025 | 161 | 613 | 26.3% |
| Oct 2025 | 128 | 483 | 26.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 118 | 392 | 30.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 91 | 333 | 27.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 523 | 530 | 98.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 1,101 | 1,106 | 99.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 358 | 360 | 99.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 485 | 491 | 98.8% |
| May 2026 | 779 | 785 | 99.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 594 | 842 | 70.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 658 | 1,143 | 57.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 272 | 640 | 42.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 147 | 638 | 23.0% |
| Oct 2026 | 8 | 30 | 26.7% |
Each record represents a source web page, not a verified incident. Different URLs can describe the same event. About these records.
Two people are investigated over a 3,550 euro romance scam using a purported Afghan medical worker. The claimed persona location is not a victim or operation location.
Reported caseGeneral account of targeting and trust-building; no individual monetary loss or location established.
CommentaryRepeated general explanation; promotional allegations and recovery offers are unverified, not independent victim events.
CommentaryGeneral promotional account, not an identified victim or confirmed loss; relationship subtype unspecified.
CommentaryRepeated general explanation; promotional allegations and recovery offers are unverified, not independent victim events.
CommentaryRepeated general explanation; promotional allegations and recovery offers are unverified, not independent victim events.
CommentaryA Beijing prosecutor reports a woman in her sixties impersonating a twenty-year-old ministry employee and obtaining over 200,000 through an online relationship. The perpetrator subsequently traded crypto; an investment lure to the victim is not established.
Reported caseRepeated general explanation; promotional allegations and recovery offers are unverified, not independent victim events.
CommentaryRepeated general explanation; promotional allegations and recovery offers are unverified, not independent victim events.
CommentaryRepeated general explanation; promotional allegations and recovery offers are unverified, not independent victim events.
CommentaryKochi police describe a Cambodian cyber-fraud ring and matrimonial and investment schemes. The headline identifies a prospective-bride lure; mixed activity is not wholly attributed to romance fraud.
Reported caseRepeated general explanation; promotional allegations and recovery offers are unverified, not independent victim events.
CommentaryRepeated general explanation; promotional allegations and recovery offers are unverified, not independent victim events.
CommentaryThe headline alleges a 1.12 million loss, while the description concerns an intended cash handover and urgent police intervention. Code an attempted payment, not an established loss.
Reported caseRepeated general explanation; promotional allegations and recovery offers are unverified, not independent victim events.
CommentaryRepeated general explanation; promotional allegations and recovery offers are unverified, not independent victim events.
CommentaryThe advice discusses emotional manipulation in romance scams without establishing a particular loss.
Prevention & supportRepeated general explanation; promotional allegations and recovery offers are unverified, not independent victim events.
CommentaryRepeated general explanation; promotional allegations and recovery offers are unverified, not independent victim events.
CommentaryTitle describes an older woman impersonating a young woman and taking over CNY200,000. Boilerplate description adds no case evidence.
Reported caseThe author claims a 43,000 dollar loss under the romantic cover of a stock scheme. This promotional personal narrative is not independently verified.
CommentaryWarning describes a fabricated romantic identity, trust building and investment solicitation.
Prevention & supportRepeated promotional wording describes a false successful persona, prolonged trust-building and an investment lure; these are general claims, not verified events.
CommentaryWarning describes a fabricated romantic identity, trust building and investment solicitation.
Prevention & supportRepeated promotional wording describes a false successful persona, prolonged trust-building and an investment lure; these are general claims, not verified events.
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