# US report details scale of devastating dating-app scams

A new US report details the extent of dating-app scams, calling them devastating and saying victims feel trapped in a vortex. The findings highlight the financial and emotional harm from romance fraud and why app companies and regulators face pressure to act.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/14/dating-app-scams-us-congress) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT