KingkayRecovery intake

Romance scams — when someone you cared about asked for money

Someone you cared about asked for money — by wire, gift cards, or crypto. Romance scams are cruel and effective; we focus on the financial trail with respect and confidentiality.

  • ✓Chat logs and profile details preserved
  • ✓Wire, gift card, and crypto transfers traced
  • ✓Support without blame — practical next steps

Romance fraud builds trust over weeks or months before an emergency request: medical bills, travel, or an 'investment opportunity' only you can fund.

Do not delete conversations out of embarrassment — they are evidence. Capture usernames, phone numbers, and every payment confirmation.

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Recovery guide

Practical steps for Canadians — not legal advice. Outcomes vary; see our disclaimer.

Romance fraud and money

Scammers invest weeks building trust on dating apps or social media before urgent requests — medical bills, customs fees, or crypto 'opportunities.'

Shame keeps victims silent; reporting and tracing still matter for your finances and for broader investigations.

Evidence that helps tracing

Full chat exports, voice message files, photos (reverse-image results if available), and every payment confirmation.

Gift cards, wire details, and crypto TXIDs are all relevant.

Supportive intake

We focus on the financial trail without judgment. Free evaluation for eligible Canadian cases.

Case examples

Anonymized summaries from intake patterns we handle. Not a promise of the same outcome for your file.

Cross-border wire romance scam

$54,000

Nova Scotia · Partial recovery

Multiple wires traced to intermediary accounts; partial recovery after bank and police coordination.

Sources & references

  • Anonymized intake (2025)
  • Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre — Report fraud: antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca
  • RCMP — Reporting cybercrime: rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Frequently asked questions

Can romance scam money be recovered?+

Sometimes, when transfers hit traceable endpoints quickly. Crypto and gift cards are harder — we give a straight answer after review.

Should I tell my bank it was a scam?+

Yes. Accurate fraud codes help investigations. We can help you organize a clear timeline.

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