Romance Scam Risk Checker
Answer a few questions about someone's behavior to assess whether your online relationship shows red flags. Free, private, and based on FTC guidance.
1. Behavioral red flags
Answer each question honestly. This tool assesses behavior patterns, not people. The more questions you answer, the clearer the picture.
This tool assesses behavioral patterns only. It cannot confirm whether someone is a scammer — only that their behavior matches known risk patterns. Always trust your instincts.
How to spot a romance scam before it's too late
Romance scams are one of the most common forms of online fraud. According to the FTC, scammers build emotional connections, then exploit that trust to ask for money — often through fake emergencies, investment opportunities, or gift card requests. Our Romance Scam Risk Checker helps you assess whether an online relationship shows behavioral patterns consistent with known scam tactics.
How the risk checker works
You answer 12 yes/no questions about the other person's behavior. Each question is weighted based on how strongly it correlates with scam patterns. Questions about money, cryptocurrency, and bank details carry the highest weight. The total score places your situation into one of four risk levels: Low, Caution, High, or Critical. The tool runs entirely in your browser — nothing is saved or shared.
What to do if you get a high-risk result
Stop all communication immediately. Do not send money, gift cards, or any financial information. Block the person on all platforms and report them to the dating app or website where you met. You can also file a report with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov or contact the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.
For additional safety checks, try our Scammer Check to screen profile photos, our Profile Authenticity Check to evaluate how genuine a profile looks, and our Dating Message Red Flag Checker to analyze suspicious chat messages.
Frequently asked questions
How does the romance scam risk checker work?
You answer a series of yes/no questions about the person's behavior — whether they've asked for money, refused to video chat, pressured you to keep secrets, or told inconsistent stories. Each answer is weighted, and the total score determines your risk level.
Is my information private?
Yes. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is stored, uploaded, or shared. The tool doesn't ask for names, accounts, or any identifying information.
Can this tool tell me if someone is definitely a scammer?
No. This tool only assesses behavioral risk patterns. It cannot confirm whether someone is a scammer — only that their behavior matches known scam patterns. Always use your own judgment.