Scam Profile Check
Four quick checks that can help you spot the signs of a romance scam. Run them on a profile you're suspicious of, on messages you've received, or on a photo someone has sent you.
Where else does this photo appear online?
If a profile photo turns up on three different "people" with three different names, you have your answer in about thirty seconds. Upload a photo (or screenshot one from their profile) and we'll open the main reverse-image-search services for you in new tabs.
Do their messages match known scam patterns?
Paste in some of the messages they've sent you (the more, the better — at least a few hundred words if you can). We'll scan for vocabulary, grammar, and structural patterns that appear repeatedly in known romance scam scripts.
Do their claims pass the cross-check?
Answer these honestly about the person you're suspicious of. None of your answers leave this page.
How does your timeline compare with the scammer pattern?
UK Finance and TSB Bank's 2026 research shows the typical romance scam follows a remarkably consistent timeline: an average of 95 days from first contact to last payment, with the relationship escalating to "I love you" within the first few weeks. Where do you sit on that curve?
If you've already lost money: phone your bank now and tell them "I've been the victim of an authorised push payment scam — a romance scam." Then report to Report Fraud on 0300 123 2040 (or Police Scotland 101 if in Scotland). Banks must reimburse most APP fraud claims since October 2024.
If you're emotionally struggling: Samaritans on 116 123, free, twenty-four hours a day. Victim Support on 0808 16 89 111 is free, confidential, and trained for fraud.
Read our full Romance Scam Help & Support guide →
This tool is provided in good faith by Gracefully Single as a public resource. It cannot make a definitive judgement. It is not a substitute for professional advice from your bank, the police, or a qualified fraud investigator. Last updated May 2026.