Is the person you met online who they say they are?

Romance and dating scams cost Americans more than a billion dollars a year, and the people running them are good at it. Before you send money, share your finances, or fall any harder, get a straight read from a licensed cybercrime investigator — a real person, not an app.

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A licensed investigator reviews the person or situation you’re unsure about using public-source research — reverse-image search, identity and profile consistency, known-scam markers, and breach cross-referencing — and gives you a straight read: legit, suspicious, or scam, with the red flags and exactly what to do next. Includes a written summary and a 20-minute call. Turnaround: 3 business days.

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The classic red flags

• The camera is always “broken” — six hours of texting, but somehow never a video call.
• Love in four days, and a sudden emergency on day seven.
• The conversation keeps drifting toward crypto, gift cards, or a “sure-thing” investment.
• The photos look a little too perfect — and reverse-image to someone else entirely.

One odd thing isn’t proof. A pattern is worth taking seriously — and worth checking before money moves.

Handled by a licensed investigator, with safeguards

Countervail is a veteran-owned, Washington State licensed, bonded, and insured private investigation agency. This is public-source research for your own personal safety — no judgment, no pressure, just the facts. If we find that the person is a minor or an apparent victim of stalking or abuse, we provide a safety notice only and withhold identifying information. Please read our Services Agreement & Terms before you order.

Already dealing with an active scam or lost money? See rapid response or email contact@countervailintelligence.com.