Scammers often move quickly, mirror your values, claim unusual distance or service obligations, and create a crisis that only money can solve. The emotional story changes; the payment request remains.
What matters in practice
Reverse-image search suspicious photographs, verify details independently, insist on live video, and discuss concerns with someone outside the relationship.
Never send gift cards, cryptocurrency, bank access, identity documents, or money for travel, customs, medical bills, military leave, or investments.