Romance Scams

🚨 SCAM ALERT – Romance & Chat App Scams Targeting Women and Men 🚨

Scammers are targeting women and men on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Tiktok and dating sites and using Telegram, Zangi, WhatsApp, and Signal. They pretend to want friendship or romance, but their true goal is to gain your trust and steal your money or personal information.

🔴 How They Operate:

• They quickly move conversations to private chat apps.
• They may use AI-generated photos, deepfake video calls, or stolen identities to appear real.
• They impersonate celebrities, soldiers, doctors, managers, porn stars, or ordinary people to gain your trust.
• They introduce fake “membership” or “fan card” scams, claiming you must buy one to chat or continue the relationship.
• They push for payments through gift cards, Bitcoin, or PayPal, which cannot be easily refunded.
• After building trust, they ask for more money, gifts, or personal details.

⚠️ Warning Signs:

• They sound scripted and repeat the same phrases.
• They claim you need to “buy a fan/membership card” to prove loyalty.
• They avoid meeting in person, or their video calls seem fake/AI-generated.
• They pressure you to act fast and keep it a secret.
• They demand payments in untraceable methods like gift cards or crypto.
• They say things like: “My verified account is run by management, so I created this private/back-up account to connect with real fans.”

✅ Protect Yourself:

DO NOT share any personal information about YOU — this includes your home address, phone number, emails, or any private details.

DO NOT send any pictures of YOU. Scammers can use images for impersonation or blackmail.

Always ask them questions — scammers often struggle when pushed off script.

Always research if a celebrity claims to be in the hospital — scammers use this story to ask for money.

Never buy “fan cards” or memberships for someone online.

Don’t send money, gift cards, or crypto to strangers.

Verify identities — real people don’t hide behind excuses.

Report suspicious accounts to the platform and local authorities.

💡 Remember: Scammers want your money, not your love. If someone asks for gift cards, Bitcoin, PayPal transfers, personal pictures, or a fake membership card — it’s a scam. Stay alert and protect yourself.Scammers are targeting women and men on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Tiktok and dating sites and using Telegram, Zangi, WhatsApp, and Signal. They pretend to want friendship or romance, but their true goal is to gain your trust and steal your money or personal information.

🔴 How They Operate:

They quickly move conversations to private chat apps.

They may use AI-generated photos, deepfake video calls, or stolen identities to appear real.

They impersonate celebrities, soldiers, doctors, managers, porn stars, or ordinary people to gain your trust.

They introduce fake “membership” or “fan card” scams, claiming you must buy one to chat or continue the relationship.

They push for payments through gift cards, Bitcoin, or PayPal, which cannot be easily refunded.

After building trust, they ask for more money, gifts, or personal details.

⚠️ Warning Signs:

They sound scripted and repeat the same phrases.

They claim you need to “buy a fan/membership card” to prove loyalty.

They avoid meeting in person, or their video calls seem fake/AI-generated.

They pressure you to act fast and keep it a secret.

They demand payments in untraceable methods like gift cards or crypto.

They say things like: “My verified account is run by management, so I created this private/back-up account to connect with real fans.”

✅ Protect Yourself:

DO NOT share any personal information about YOU — this includes your home address, phone number, emails, or any private details.

DO NOT send any pictures of YOU. Scammers can use images for impersonation or blackmail.

Always ask them questions — scammers often struggle when pushed off script.

Always research if a celebrity claims to be in the hospital — scammers use this story to ask for money.

Never buy “fan cards” or memberships for someone online.

Don’t send money, gift cards, or crypto to strangers.

Verify identities — real people don’t hide behind excuses.

Report suspicious accounts to the platform and local authorities.

💡 Remember: Scammers want your money, not your love. If someone asks for gift cards, Bitcoin, PayPal transfers, personal pictures, or a fake membership card — it’s a scam. Stay alert and protect yourself.