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FBI-pattern analysis · 8 questions · 2 minutes

Question of 8

How did you meet?

Dating app ✓

Social media DM ✓

Online game ✓

Email / random contact ✓

How long have you been talking?

Less than 2 weeks ✓

2-4 weeks ✓

1-3 months ✓

3+ months ✓

Have you video called?

Yes, multiple times ✓

Once briefly ✓

Tried but always cancelled ✓

Never — always an excuse ✓

Has he asked for money or gift cards?

No ✓

Hinted at financial trouble ✓

Asked once ✓

Asked multiple times ✓

Does he claim to work abroad?

No ✓

Yes — military ✓

Yes — oil rig / offshore ✓

Yes — other overseas job ✓

Has he professed love very quickly?

No ✓

Within a month ✓

Within 2 weeks ✓

Within days ✓

Is his profile / photos very "perfect"?

Normal looking ✓

Unusually attractive ✓

Only model-quality photos ✓

Photos seem reversed/mirrored ✓

Has he asked for personal documents?

No ✓

Mentioned it once ✓

Asked for ID / passport ✓

Asked for financial info ✓

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Low Risk ✅

% Scam Risk

This situation shows few of the common romance scam patterns. Stay alert but you're likely safe. Continue getting to know him carefully.

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Moderate Risk ⚠️

% Scam Risk

Some concerning patterns detected. Proceed with caution. Never send money and insist on video calls before meeting in person.

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High Risk 🚨

% Scam Risk

Multiple scam indicators present. Do NOT send money, gift cards, or personal documents. Consider ending contact and reporting to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov

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Critical Risk 🆘

% Scam Risk

This matches the profile of an active romance scam. Stop all contact immediately. Never send money. Report to FBI IC3 at ic3.gov and your bank if you've already sent anything.

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