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Relationships & Community scams

Romance, friendship and charity scams that use trust and kindness, and the warning signs that appear early. There are 4 relationships & community guides on Scam Wise.

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The cons gathered here trade on warmth. A dating app match builds a fast bond, then needs money for surgery or a flight home. A donation page copies a real charity after a disaster and asks you to give while your feelings are high. A rescue group offers a puppy that does not exist, then piles on shipping and crate fees. These guides are for anyone who dates online, gives to causes or wants a pet. Dating App & Romance Scams and Charity Scam Awareness are where to begin, and Pet Adoption & Puppy Purchase Scams shows how a deposit for a pet you never see is the same trick wearing a friendlier face.

The habit that protects people here is talking it over with someone you trust before you send anything. Secrecy is the scammer's tool, so tell a friend about the new relationship or the appeal.