LoveSaid and Scam Alert: Partnering to Support Romance Scam Victims

Romance scams are among the most damaging forms of fraud. Victims often spend months or even years in what they believe is a genuine relationship, only to discover that the person they trusted was manipulating them for money. The result is not only financial loss. It leaves people feeling ashamed, isolated, and unsure where to turn.

At LoveSaid, survivors are supported through a community that understands these challenges. We know that speaking up is hard, and that reporting to the authorities can feel overwhelming. Many victims do not know what information is important, how to present it, or fear that their case will not be taken seriously.

This is why Scam Alert was created. It gives victims a safe, structured way to document what has happened to them and prepare evidence for law enforcement.

Warning signs of a romance scam

Scammers often use similar tactics. Be cautious if a romantic interest:

• Quickly declares strong feelings or love despite limited contact.
• Avoids video calls or in-person meetings, always providing excuses.
• Pushes you to move conversations away from dating apps into private channels.
• Shares emotional stories of hardship or urgent needs to create pressure.
• Suggests or insists on financial transactions, particularly involving cryptocurrency or gift cards.

If several of these signs appear, pause before sending money or personal information.

What to do right away if you suspect a scam

• Stop all payments immediately. Do not send more money.
• Break contact with the suspected scammer across all platforms.
• Gather evidence such as chat logs, screenshots, and payment details.
• Seek support from trusted friends, family, or survivor groups like LoveSaid.
• Report the case using Scam Alert so you have a structured record for the police.

How the Scam Alert form works for Romance Scam Victims

Scam Alert, which is powered by Crystal Intelligence, divides scams into four basic types: Extortion, Fraud, Malware, and Theft. Romance scams fall under the Fraud pathway in Scam Alert. If reporting a romance scam, you should choose “Fraud” when starting the form, then follow step-by-step questions. These cover:

• How the scammer first made contact (dating apps, social media, email).
• What the scammer instructed the victim to do.
• When money first came up and how payments were requested.
• What methods were used to send money (bank transfers, cryptocurrency, gift cards).
• Supporting evidence such as screenshots of conversations, transaction receipts, or wallet addresses.

These questions are not there to make the victim relive the trauma. They are there to ensure no important details are missed, and that law enforcement receives a consistent, clear picture of what happened.

If cryptocurrency was involved

Crypto transactions can feel impossible to trace, but wallet addresses and transaction IDs are vital pieces of evidence. If you sent money in cryptocurrency:

• Keep records of all wallet addresses, transaction IDs, and exchange accounts used.
• Do not send further payments, even if promised a refund or recovery.
• Include all crypto details in your Scam Alert report. These allow investigators to track flows across cases and sometimes link to known scam networks.

What happens after you submit your Scam Alert?

The best chance of your case being solved is if law enforcers are given the right tools to get the job done. When the form is completed, Scam Alert generates a Fraud Report for you. This is a structured PDF that contains:

• A summary of the incident and the victim’s location.
• A timeline of how the scam developed.
• Specific details of the payments made, and the tools used by the scammer.
• Supporting evidence provided by the victim.

Instead of scattered notes and screenshots, you can take this structured document straight to the police. It is laid out in the same format used internationally by investigators, making it easier to read, compare, and connect with other cases. This report can be downloaded instantly and taken directly to the police.

Why your scam report matters

Many victims arrive at a police station with scattered notes, loose emails, or hundreds of screenshots. Investigators often struggle to piece this together. A Scam Alert report is different. It is consistent, professional, and laid out in a way that investigators are used to. It saves them time, helps them spot patterns across multiple cases, and makes it harder for a report to be dismissed.

Working together for victims

LoveSaid and Scam Alert share the same mission: to support victims and ensure their voices are heard. LoveSaid offers a safe community where survivors can connect and find emotional strength. Scam Alert provides the tool that turns their experience into clear evidence that law enforcement can act on.

Together, we are closing the gap between victims and investigators. Our partnership gives people who have suffered at the hands of romance scammers both the community support they need and a practical tool to push back against this crime.

Scam Alert is free to use. You can learn more and file a report at https://scam-alert.io.