Missing online wife: Salzburg man is the victim of Love Scam!

Missing online wife: Salzburg man is the victim of Love Scam!

Salzburg, Österreich - A 55-year-old Salzburger reported his wife as missing on June 6, 2025 after suddenly having no contact with her. The two had met online two years ago, but so far the husband had only seen his wife on the Internet. Investigations by the police showed that the man had become a victim of a love scam fraud.

In the past two years, the Salzburg had transferred a total of 8,000 euros to the unknown woman and even concluded an online marriage contract with her. Such fraud, also known as Romance Scamming, are becoming increasingly popular in the digital world. Fraudsters use fake profiles to build emotional ties to their victims and then take them out financially.

detection of love scamming

How the [Consumer Center] (https://www. consumer center.de/wissen/digitale-welt/onlinedienste/love-scamming-so-schuetzen-sich-vor-liebesbet-93503) In their report, some warning signals can indicate love fraud. These include:

• fake photos that often come from the Internet and are used in different contexts.
• Excessive compliments and dramatic strokes that the fraudster presents to build trust.
• Frequent monetary claims via different channels, including fake checks.
• Inquiries for invitations or personal documents for the alleged support of the person concerned.

The Police Advice states that fraudsters often try to build emotional bindings in order to move their victims to pay money. There are usually a gang of trust that make it easier for the perpetrators to manipulate their victims.

protective measures against fraud

In order to protect yourself from such cases, it is advisable to take a very critical look at contact requests from strangers. It should be paid to inconsistencies in communication and it is advisable not to reveal any sensitive information. The Consumer Center advises you to be careful before financial transactions with online acquaintances and, if it makes sense to insist on the identity of the person confirm.

In the event of suspicion of fraud, those affected should immediately stop contact, secure their communication and, if necessary, file a complaint with the police. Evidence such as chats and transfer documents should be kept to support the investigation.

The tragedy of the Salzburg husband reflects how dangerous online dating and the resulting trust in the potential partners can be. The emotional structures used by fraudsters are often difficult to see through, which means that many people get into a trap.