A free tool to help you check if an online relationship is genuine - or a scam.
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Welcome - You Are Taking A Smart Step
Meeting people online can be wonderful, but unfortunately, some people use the internet to take advantage of others. Romance scams cost Americans over $1.3 billion every year.
This tool is here to help you. It will not judge you. It will simply ask you some questions about your online relationship and help you spot possible warning signs.
You can use this tool to:
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Take the Quiz - Answer simple yes/no questions about your online relationship. You will get a risk score at the end.
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Check Their Photo - Learn how to do a reverse image search to see if their photo is stolen from someone else.
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Learn Warning Signs - Read about the most common tricks scammers use.
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Get Help - Find phone numbers and websites where you can report scams or talk to someone.
Upgrade to Full Protection Report
The quiz is free. After completing it, get a detailed personal safety report (PDF) you can print and share with family.
$4.99 / one-time
✓ Personalized risk assessment with full explanation
✓ Scam type identification (what kind of scam this matches)
Answer each question honestly. This quiz is completely private - your answers are not saved or sent anywhere. They stay on your device only.
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Check Their Photo
A reverse image search lets you take someone's photo and search the internet to see where else it appears. Scammers often steal photos from models, military members, or other people's social media.
If their photo shows up on many different websites under different names - that is a major red flag.
How To Do a Reverse Image Search
Save their photo to your computer or phone. You can take a screenshot or right-click and save the image.
Click one of the search tools below. It will open in a new window.
Upload the photo using the camera or upload button on the search page.
Look at the results. If the same face appears with different names or on stock photo sites, it is likely stolen.
Stop all contact with the person you suspect is a scammer. Do not tell them you are suspicious.
Do not send any more money. If you have already sent money, contact your bank immediately.
Save all messages and evidence - screenshots, emails, receipts. This helps investigators.
Tell someone you trust - a family member, friend, or the helplines above. There is no shame in asking for help.
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