Romance is powerful. It's vulnerable, intimate, and trusting. And that's exactly what scammers prey on. We’ve seen widows, retirees, single parents, and even teenagers fall victim to online love scams. The playbook is always the same: an attractive stranger sends a friend request, the chats become daily, compliments pour in, and a future is painted. Then comes the tragedy—an emergency, a business deal gone wrong, or an urgent visa need. Money is requested. Then more. And then... silence.