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Scam Awareness

Russian Dating Scams: Warning Signs and How to Fight Back

Russian-origin romance scams cost victims millions. Understand the common scripts, learn to verify an identity, and know when to walk away.

Top scam patterns

  • The sick relative: a sudden medical emergency requiring money.
  • Visa/travel advance: she needs funds for a ticket to meet you.
  • Stolen identity: photos and a passport scan that belong to a real, unaware person.
  • Gift requests: expensive electronics or jewellery sent via anonymous mail drops.

How to protect yourself

Never send money to someone you haven't met. Verify her photos with a reverse image search, but remember that scammers now use AI-generated faces that bypass simple searches. For genuine certainty, use our Scam-Risk Review - a professional, manual investigation that provides a clear written report.

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