Relationship safety
Is a romantic partner asking for money a scam?
Recognise emotional pressure, repeated crises, and payment requests in online relationships.
The short answer
A relationship can feel real and still be used to obtain money. Pause when affection is paired with secrecy, emergencies, or a reason you cannot verify independently.
Warning signs to pause on
- They avoid live video or always have an excuse not to meet.
- A sudden medical, travel, customs, or investment emergency.
- They ask you to keep the relationship or transfer private.
- They suggest crypto, gift cards, or receiving money for them.
What to do next
- Do not send money or accept funds on someone else's behalf.
- Ask a trusted friend to review the messages with you.
- Verify photos and identity outside the relationship conversation.
- Use SignalCheck to examine requests, links, and screenshots.
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