Anti-Scam and No Financial Solicitation

Cecilia Prize’s standard is clear: romantic interest must not be used to pressure another person into sending money, transferring funds or sharing financial access. Honest intentions, voluntary communication and control over your own decisions are central to our guidance on serious relationships.

Separate a service fee from a personal request

A payment to a clearly identified provider for a described service is different from money requested by someone you meet online. Read the provider’s current terms to understand what the charge covers. A subscription or message fee does not buy another person’s affection or establish that their claims are true.

The article on dating foreigners for money and paid chat also explains compensation for conversations. Both participants need to understand whether an exchange is personal dating or a commercial service.

Recognize financial pressure

Be cautious when a new romantic contact introduces urgent requests involving travel, medical expenses, documents, a blocked account or a business opportunity. An elaborate story, a photograph or a warm conversation does not establish that a request is legitimate. Do not share banking credentials or security codes, or move money through your account for a stranger.

We do not endorse promises of earnings from romance, guaranteed investment returns or paying to prove commitment. A refusal to send money is a valid boundary. Repeated pressure after that refusal is a reason to stop and reassess the contact.

Respond through the appropriate channels

If a suspicious approach occurs on another service, use that platform’s reporting tools. If you have sent funds, contact the payment provider promptly using its official contact details. Preserve relevant information when it is safe and appropriate, and contact the relevant local authority where necessary. No step guarantees recovery of money.

Continue with international dating safety, financial expectations in relationships and Community Guidelines. For help locating website information, visit Cecilia Prize Support.