Romance & Financial Scam Conversations

Talking about romance and financial scams requires empathy and patience. Here are sample conversation starters that encourage openness without triggering defensiveness:

Romance Scam Concerns

• “You seem really happy about this new person in your life. Tell me more about how you two met.”
• “I’m excited that you’ve found someone special. Have you been able to meet up in person yet?”

Sharing Experience

• “Online dating can be tricky. I’ve heard some wild stories. What’s your experience been like?”
• “Has anyone asked you for money early on?”

Safety Focus

• “I just want to make sure you’re staying safe with online dating. What kind of safeguards are you taking?”

Financial Scam Concerns

• “This financial opportunity sounds interesting. Have you been able to research the company independently?”
• “Before you invest more money, could we look at this together?”

Urgent Requests

• “They’re asking you to act pretty quickly on this. Does that feel normal?”
• “When someone contacts me urgently, I always get suspicious. How are you feeling about the timeline?”