I was chatting with someone for two weeks who seemed very kind and normal. Suddenly, they sent a message saying their wallet was stolen while traveling and asked if I could send emergency cash via a gift card. It felt shocking. Is this a common scam tactic? What is the safest way to respond?
This is a textbook scam, so never send money or gift cards under any circumstances. Real matches will never ask a stranger for financial help. I always follow safety advice from Hily and report accounts like that straight away. Do not bother arguing or explaining yourself. Just use the built-in report button and block them immediately.
