Meaning of "Romance scam"
This refers to a scam in which the perpetrator pretends to be romantically interested in the victim on social media or other online platforms to gain their trust, and then extorts money under the pretext of settlement fees or living expenses.
"He initially approached her under the pretense of a serious relationship, but it turned out he had fallen victim to a romance scam, so he asked everyone for help."
Related slang words
SextortionThis refers to a crime in which a perpetrator lures a victim into a sexually explicit situation during a video call (webcam call), records and retains the footage, and then extorts money from the victim under the pretext of blackmail or distribution.Reading RoomThese are group chat rooms that operate by charging membership fees under the guise of recommending investment opportunities such as stocks and cryptocurrencies, but in reality, they are fraudulent schemes where the operators disappear or spread false or exaggerated information, causing financial losses to users.Pyramid schemeThey operate a pyramid scheme in which funds from new investors are distributed to existing investors to make it appear as though they are receiving returns, using the difference to sustain the schemeVoice phishingThis is a type of telecommunications fraud in which perpetrators impersonate public agencies or financial institutions over the phone to deceive victims and extort money from them.The Three-Party FraudThis refers to a scam in which a fraudster acts as both buyer and seller in a secondhand transaction, deceiving both parties simultaneously to steal goods or money.Working Capital LoanIllegal acts involving the forgery of income verification documents or the use of false information to assist individuals in obtaining loans from financial institutions through fraudulent means, in exchange for a feeDLAn abbreviation for "decoy," referring to an accomplice in a fraud scheme who acts as a decoy or pretends to be a customer to gain the trust of the victim or those around themfigureheadIn situations where a person appears to hold a nominal title or position, but actual operations and decision-making are handled by someone else, the person lending their name assumes legal liability and risk, effectively serving as a “straw boss.”