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# Romance Scam

## Definition

A Romance Scam involves a fraudster building a fake emotional relationship with a victim, typically to extract money or personal information. It is a growing regulatory concern for the dating industry, with losses reaching billions globally each year. Platforms are under increasing pressure to implement detection systems and user education.

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## Related Terms

Catfishing: https://www.datingindustryinsights.com/glossary/catfishing
Chatfishing: https://www.datingindustryinsights.com/glossary/chatfishing
Age Verification: https://www.datingindustryinsights.com/glossary/age-verification

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