Online Romance Scam
A delicate case of financial fraud through an online relationship. Our cyber intelligence experts tracked the scammer’s actions across encrypted channels, identified connected fraudulent crypto wallets, and supported the client in initiating asset recovery.
Case Details
The client was involved in a long-distance online relationship, during which they provided substantial financial support over several months. Doubts emerged after consistent excuses and repeated failed attempts to meet in person. Veritas Trace was engaged to investigate.
Our cyber intelligence team conducted a comprehensive forensic review of the digital communications. The investigation revealed spoofed email headers, rerouted IP addresses, and a trail of linked cryptocurrency wallets. Through behavioral analysis, we connected the scammer’s actions to known romance fraud tactics and uncovered multiple victims being targeted under the same false identity.
Situation Overview
The scammer used advanced anonymity tactics including VPN masking, burner accounts, and untraceable cash apps. Identifying the real person behind the fake profile required digital forensics and global cooperation.
Love-Based Scam
Anti-Fraud Measures
Victim Advocacy
Email Forensics
Digital Asset Tracing
Our Methodology
Planning The Case
Gathered client-provided materials such as communications, financial transaction records, and associated online profiles.
Analyze the Case
Performed metadata and IP address analysis, tracing cryptocurrency transactions to offshore holding accounts.
Initiate legal proceedings
Delivered verified evidence to the client’s legal counsel to substantiate financial claims and official reports.
Result
The scammer’s cryptocurrency accounts were frozen, enabling the client to recover $14,000. Our detailed case report contributed to a broader investigation and helped prevent additional victims.
