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Spotting romance scams

The warning signs, and what to do if something doesn't add up. · 3 min read

Pro and Premium members on Sacred Pair verify their identity, which keeps out most fake profiles among them, but members without a verified ID haven't been checked. Scammers are persistent, though, so it's worth knowing the signs.

Warning signs

Be careful if someone:

  • asks for money, gift cards, cryptocurrency or help with an “investment”, for any reason,
  • tells you about a sudden emergency, a medical bill or a fee they can't pay,
  • pushes to move the conversation off Sacred Pair right away,
  • declares strong feelings very quickly,
  • always has a reason they can't meet in person or video call.

The one rule

Never send money to someone you haven't met, however convincing the story. A real partner won't ask you to.

If you're worried

Stop replying and report them in the app, so we can protect other members too. If you've lost money, you can also report it to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov and to the FBI at ic3.gov.