Dating fraud
Lost money or extortion attempt
1. Notify your bank or financial service
Contact your bank or financial service provider immediately if you have sent money to the person. Staff at all banks have experience and understanding of such cases and can guide you.
2. Report to the police
Report the incident to the police. In the report, you will be asked to grant the police permission to investigate the matter with the bank. This step is important to assist in the investigation. You can report here or at the nearest police station.
Although it may be tempting to block the individual, it’s better not to do so immediately. This allows you to provide the police with all the information about your interactions. The best approach is simply to stop responding. Read more about the signs of romance scams and tips to protect yourself.
Service provider
The Icelandic Police