From real reports
Common opening lines you'll hear
“I love you but I need help paying for my flight to come see you.”
“My contract finishes next month and I will be home — but right now I need a small loan.”
“Send me money via gift cards / wire transfer / crypto.”
Take action
What to do if you've been targeted
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Never send money to someone you have not met in person.
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Reverse-image search their profile photos to check for stolen images.
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Tell a trusted friend or family member what is happening — scammers isolate their targets.
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Report to the dating app and the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Common questions
FAQ
How does CallerScoop classify a number as romance scam?
We aggregate signals from FTC Do Not Call complaints, FCC consumer complaint data, and verified user reports. When multiple independent reporters describe a number with consistent script details, our scoring engine elevates the risk score and tags the dominant category.
Why does the caller ID show a number I trust?
Caller ID is trivial to spoof. Scammers can display any number — including a real bank or government line — to make the call look authentic. Treat caller ID as unverified, especially when the call demands urgent action.
How do I report a number I received?
Use our report form — it takes 30 seconds and helps protect others. For larger losses, also file with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and (if you lost more than $500) with the FBI IC3 at ic3.gov.
Got a romance scam call?
Adding a report — even a short one — helps the next person recognize this scam in real time.