Someone I met online is asking me for money. Is this safe?
You will learn the warning signs of a romance scam that asks for money.
This is a very common scam. It is called a romance scam.
Someone is kind and sweet for weeks. Then they ask for money.
Real love does not need your cash. A real friend will not ask like this.
They may say they are stuck, sick, or far away. It is a story.
You can stop talking to them. You did nothing wrong.
- Stop and take a slow breath. Do not send any money.
- Notice if you have never met them in person.
- See if they always have a reason they cannot meet or call.
- Do not send gift cards, wires, or bank details.
- Tell one person you trust what is going on.
- Block the person and stop the chat.
Someone I met online is now asking me for money. Here is what they said: [paste their message]. Does this sound like a romance scam? Please explain in simple words.
Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.
If you have already sent money, call your real bank right away. A real person at your bank can help you next.