You see it happening:
Your friend is chatting with someone online — someone who sends red flags, avoids video calls, and slowly brings up “small money problems.”
But your friend doesn’t see it. They think it’s love.
Here’s what you can do:
🔹 Don’t attack or shame them — they’ll just shut down
🔹 Ask gentle questions: “Have you done a reverse image search?”
🔹 Offer help, not judgment
🔹 Share a similar scam story (like from this site!)
🔹 Suggest a short break from contact to think clearly
If you push too hard, they’ll defend the scammer. But if you stay calm, open, and kind — you might be the lifeline that saves them.