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Crypto investment / 'wrong number' romance scam: How to Spot It & Check Your Message

It starts with a 'wrong number' text or a dating match. After weeks of friendly chat, they introduce a crypto trading platform with guaranteed returns. The

๐Ÿ”’ Checked on your device. The message is never uploaded or saved.

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Common scams in the US

What is this scam?

It starts with a 'wrong number' text or a dating match. After weeks of friendly chat, they introduce a crypto trading platform with guaranteed returns. The app shows fake profits, but you can't withdraw.

What the message looks like (example)

Hi Lisa, is this still your number? This is Amy, we met at the wine tasting last month. Oh sorry, wrong number! You seem nice though, where are you from?

๐Ÿšฉ Warning signs

  • 'Wrong number' that keeps chatting
  • Guaranteed or very high returns

โœ… What to do

  • Don't invest with anyone you've only met online.

Questions people ask

How does the scam checker work?+

It looks for the warning signs used in real US scams (fake toll and package texts, bank 'fraud alerts', IRS and Social Security threats, gift-card demands, fake websites and more) and explains each one it finds.

Is my message uploaded?+

No. The check runs entirely on your device. Nothing is sent or stored.

Where do I report a scam text?+

Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you lost money, contact your bank or card issuer immediately.

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