Dating / romance conversation · Oct 31, 2026 · Completed
The indicator is experimental and rules-based, not a probability that this person is a scammer. A low score would not guarantee safety.
After two weeks of chatting, the other person asked for gift-card payment tied to an urgent story and pushed to move apps. Check unavailable: profile photos, account history, or identity.
High severity
"Can you send $400 in Apple gift cards so I can fix my visa?"
Why it matters: Requests for gift-card payment are a hallmark of advance-fee and romance fraud; gift cards are hard to trace or reverse.
Other explanation: Rarely legitimate — real visa fees are paid to governments, not via gift cards.
Medium severity
"Let's talk on Telegram instead, this app is buggy."
Why it matters: Moving off-platform removes the dating app's safety tools and reporting.
Other explanation: Some people simply prefer other apps; this alone isn't proof of anything.
Low severity
"My camera has been broken for weeks."
Why it matters: Can be used to avoid video calls.
Other explanation: Reluctance to video call is common and is never treated as proof of wrongdoing.
A consent-based live video call, verifiable details through official channels, or the money request being withdrawn.