[ SCAM TYPE ]
Loyalty Test Scam
The scammer frames financial or personal requests as a "test" of the victim's love or commitment, using guilt and emotional pressure rather than a fabricated emergency to justify the ask.
Last updated August 15, 2026
Typical Claimed Identity
Devoted partner questioning the relationship's depth
Typical Ask
Money or gifts framed as proof of love or commitment
[ RED FLAGS TO WATCH FOR ]
- Frames a request explicitly as a "test" of your feelings
- Uses guilt or comparisons to past partners to pressure compliance
- Escalates requests if you hesitate or ask questions
- Threatens to end the relationship if you don't comply
- Requests happen repeatedly rather than as a one-time ask
- No reasonable relationship requires proof of love through money
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