Safety & trust

Put safety evidence in context

A survey of unwanted experiences and a crime-loss report answer different questions. Both reveal risks; neither determines whether a particular profile is trustworthy.

Pew reported in 2023 that 48% of surveyed US online daters had experienced at least one of four specified unwanted behaviors. The July 2022 survey concerns past experiences, not an annual victimization rate. 18

Current fraud reporting

The IC3 report for 2025 lists 23,159 Confidence/Romance complaints and about USD 929.3 million in reported losses. Published in 2026, this category covers confidence and romance fraud beyond dating apps. Reported losses are neither total actual losses nor Austrian statistics. 17

Practical boundaries

Money requests, investment pitches and pressure to act quickly warrant scrutiny. Do not transfer money on the strength of an unverified online relationship. A verification badge does not validate a specific financial request.

If fraud is suspected, preserve contact and payment details, report the profile, and promptly contact your bank and local police if money has been sent. Do not pay people promising guaranteed recovery.

Limits of the analyzer

CupidLeaks cannot establish a person’s identity from an export and does not classify conversation partners as scammers. A communication pattern or delayed reply is insufficient evidence. Exports and screenshots can also contain information about other people; review anything you share carefully.