About This Romance Scammer List

The database below catalogs websites connected to romance scam operations. Each entry includes a risk score, the type of romance fraud detected, and links to the evidence report. Use the search and filter tools to explore the data.

Romance Scams in 2026

Romance fraud remains one of the most financially devastating scam categories. The FTC reported that Americans lost over $1.3 billion to romance scams in recent years, and that figure continues to climb. The FBI's IC3 ranks romance fraud among the top complaint categories by dollar loss. What has changed in 2026 is the sophistication: scammers now use AI-generated profile photos that pass reverse-image searches, deepfake video calls, and AI chatbots to maintain conversations with dozens of victims simultaneously.

The modern romance scam often evolves into a "pig butchering" scheme, where the scammer shifts the victim from a dating platform to a fraudulent crypto investment site. The victim believes they are investing alongside their new partner, sees fabricated profits on a fake dashboard, and eventually loses everything when they try to withdraw.

What This Database Tracks

This list focuses on the websites that romance scammers direct their victims to. These include:

• Fake dating platforms — Sites designed to look like legitimate dating services but operated entirely by scammers.
• Fraudulent investment portals — The crypto or forex platforms where pig butchering victims are told to deposit money.
• Phishing clones — Copies of real dating apps (Tinder, Bumble, Hinge) designed to steal login credentials.
• Payment and gift card portals — Sites where victims are instructed to purchase gift cards or send wire transfers.

If You Suspect a Romance Scam

Stop all communication and do not send any more money. Save every message, screenshot, and transaction record. Report to the FTC and to the FBI's IC3. The AARP Fraud Watch Network also provides support and resources. You are not alone — romance scams exploit trust, and victims include people from every demographic. Read our full guide on what to do if you have been scammed.