Someone I met on a dating app wants me to invest in crypto. Is it a scam?
The short answer
Yes. A new match who brings up investing, especially crypto, is one of the most common scams out there. Stop sending money and stop talking about investing.
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3 steps. Tick them off as you go.
Red flags
What to watch for
- 1Moves fast to deep feelings
- 2Wants to chat on another app
- 3Always has a reason not to video call
- 4Brings up investing or crypto
These scams also start with “wrong number” texts and friendly DMs, and can go on for weeks before money comes up.
Go deeper
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The app shows I’ve made money. Doesn’t that mean it’s real?
No. The numbers on a fake platform are made up. People find out when they try to withdraw and are told to pay a “tax” or “fee” first. Don’t pay it.
Someone says they can recover my lost crypto for a fee.
That’s almost always a second scam aimed at people who were already scammed. Real recovery doesn’t start with a stranger contacting you.
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