We offer investigation services. These services come in the form of an investigation report along with a suggested action plan. You can then use these as tools to get your money back yourself.
Romance scams are deceitful schemes where a fraudster pretends to have romantic interest in someone, with the ultimate goal of manipulating the victim into sending money or gifts. These scams often start on dating apps or websites. Over time, the scammer builds emotional connection and trust, then gradually pressures the victim to provide financial support.
The impact of these scams goes beyond financial loss. Victims typically suffer emotional distress, as they may feel betrayed, hurt, and find it difficult to trust again. Some might lose valuable assets or savings in addition to their trust.
Here are some of the more prevalent forms of romance-related fraud:
If you believe you’ve already been a victim of a romance scam and have lost money, you’re likely experiencing more than financial loss: emotional pain, shame, betrayal, and confusion are common. These feelings often make it harder to seek help.
At organizations like PayBack, the approach is to assist victims in uncovering what happened and provide guidance toward possible recovery. You may get assigned a caseworker who keeps you updated, helps with evidence collection, and supports you in taking action to reclaim your losses. The first step is typically a free consultation to assess whether your case is viable for recovery.
To reduce your risk of falling victim, keep these safety practices in mind:
Yes — each year, more money is lost to romance scams than to any other fraud category, according to FTC reports.
They often use dating sites and apps. They also create fake profiles on social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.), sending unsolicited messages or friend requests.
In this variant, a scammer convinces the victim that they will inherit a large sum of money — if the victim helps by paying for travel, relocation, or legal fees. Once money is sent, the scammer vanishes.
A profile alone isn’t definitive proof, but you should be cautious of profiles with minimal details, no photos or only blurry images, or inconsistencies in their story.
Ask about details they claimed (e.g. where they grew up, exact address, school, local favorites). Scammers often give vague or inconsistent answers. Asking for a video call is a strong test.
The “Pig Butchering” scam is said to be growing rapidly. It combines romance with investment fraud (often cryptocurrency) and has led to large-scale financial losses.
In one notable case, over a decade, Nigerian criminals allegedly scammed more than 100 American women, stealing over USD 7 million.
You can reach out to specialists or legal firms that offer investigation and recovery services. They may prepare a detailed report and action plan to help reclaim your losses — though success depends on many factors (amount, traceability, jurisdiction, etc.).
Tell us what happened and we will estimate whether your case is worth pursuing. If not, we will be open and direct about it. If it is, we will get to work as soon as possible.
We provide investigation and crypto tracing services, and our services are not intended to replace the help of any local law enforcement agencies. If you have been scammed, we advise you to first turn to the relevant authorities in your country.
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