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Romance Scam / Catfishing
Scammers build romantic relationships with foreigners to extract money through fake emergencies, business investments, or property purchases.
How It Works
Scammer initiates romantic relationship (online or in person)
Builds emotional connection over weeks or months
Introduces financial requests: sick family member, business opportunity, property purchase
Requests escalate in size — initial small amounts grow to major sums
If victim resists, emotional manipulation increases (threats of self-harm, guilt)
Once money is exhausted, scammer disappears or finds new excuses
Warning Signs
Financial requests early in the relationship
Elaborate stories about family emergencies or business opportunities
Reluctance to meet family or introduce you to friends
Requests for land/property purchases in their name
Pressure to marry quickly (for visa or financial reasons)
History of relationships with other foreigners
What To Do
How to Report
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