# Romance scams that build trust before introducing a financial request | Dead Internet Theory

Dead Internet Theory: Romance scams are long-form social engineering: the scammer builds an emotional relationship first and introduces money later. FTC guidance shows why the financial request matters more than how convincing the relationship feels.

https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-romance-scams-that-build-trust-before-introducing-a-financial-request/

By Switchboard Tech Services · Originally published 2026-04-13

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Original source: https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-romance-scams-that-build-trust-before-introducing-a-financial-request/