Am I Being Scammed? Online Dating Scam Quiz
You may be here because someone you care about deeply has asked for money, mentioned a financial emergency, or introduced an investment opportunity. Or maybe the pattern just feels wrong but you cannot explain why. This page helps you evaluate your specific situation against known romance scam patterns.
Common Reasons People Search This
You might be wondering if you are being scammed because:
- •They claim to be overseas and cannot meet in person
- •An emergency has come up that requires financial help
- •They have mentioned crypto, trading, or investment opportunities
- •They profess deep love but refuse video calls
- •Friends or family have raised concerns about the relationship
- •You have already sent money and the requests are continuing
- •Something feels wrong but you cannot identify exactly what
The Hard Truth About Romance Scams
If money has been discussed with someone you have never met in person — in any form, for any reason — the probability of a scam is very high. Legitimate romantic partners do not ask for financial help from people they have never met face to face. This rule has zero exceptions.
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The Romance Scam Risk Profiler evaluates 8 specific dimensions of your situation: emotional grooming patterns, financial requests, identity verification, communication patterns, and more. It compares your answers against patterns from confirmed romance scam cases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if I already sent money?+
Stop sending immediately. Contact your bank. Report to FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov) and FBI (ic3.gov). Some transactions can be reversed if reported within 24-48 hours.
Could it still be real even though they asked for money?+
If you have never met them in person and they are requesting money through untraceable methods (wire transfer, crypto, gift cards), this is a confirmed scam pattern. The emotional connection may have felt real — the manipulation was designed to make it feel that way.
Is it my fault?+
No. Romance scammers are professional criminals who exploit normal human emotions. Being deceived by a sophisticated, months-long manipulation is not a character flaw.
About the Author
Ravi Shankar
Founder, GuyID · Dating Safety Researcher · 13+ Years in Data Analytics
Ravi Shankar is the founder of GuyID and a Principal Data Analyst with over 13 years of experience in data and analytics. He created the 2026 Dating Safety Survey and built GuyID's suite of 60 free dating safety tools to bring data-driven verification to online dating. His research on catfishing, romance scams, and dating manipulation has been cited across the dating safety community.
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