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Worried You're Being Scammed?
We'll Find Out the Truth. Without Judgement.
If something doesn't feel right about the person you've met online, you deserve clear answers. Horizon's specialist investigators verify identities, trace funds, and build the evidence you need, in complete confidence.
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No judgement. No obligation. We'll respond within 1 hour during business hours, or first thing the next morning.
8 Romance Scam Red Flags Our Investigators See Every Week
If any of these feel familiar, you deserve to know for certain. A short, confidential investigation can confirm in days who you are really speaking to.
They won't video call
Excuses about broken cameras, military bases or "bad signal", but they can always message.
Love arrives too fast
Declarations of love within days or weeks, often before you've even met.
The story keeps shifting
Job, location, family history or photos that don't quite line up between conversations.
An "emergency" appears
Medical bills, customs fees, frozen accounts, business deals needing a short-term loan.
Crypto or wire transfers only
Requests for Bitcoin, USDT, gift cards, or transfers to unfamiliar overseas accounts.
They move you off the platform
Quickly pushing the conversation to WhatsApp, Telegram or a private email.
The "investment opportunity"
A trading platform, crypto site or business they want you to join. Returns look unbelievable, because they are.
Friends and family worry
People who love you have raised concerns, but you find yourself defending the connection.
Recognise even one of these? Don't wait. Every day matters for recovery.
📞 Speak to a Specialist NowHow Horizon Investigates a Suspected Romance Scam
A complete, joined-up service: from confirming who the person really is, to tracing what's happened to your money, to building the evidence pack you need for your bank, police and solicitors.
Identity Verification
We confirm whether the person is real, the name they use, and whether the photos are stolen or AI-generated.
Location & Background Checks
Open-source investigation, social-media analysis and overseas database checks to map who is really behind the profile.
Cryptocurrency Tracing
Professional blockchain analytics to trace Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT through wallets and exchanges to the cash-out point.
Bank & Wire Tracing
Document trails to identify recipient accounts, mule networks and overseas onward transfers, admissible to UK banks.
Evidence Pack Preparation
A professional dossier formatted for Action Fraud, your bank's fraud team, the police and recovery solicitors.
Recovery Coordination
We liaise with regulated asset-recovery solicitors and overseas investigators where civil recovery is realistic.
How It Works: Step by Step
From the moment you call, you're working with people who do this every single day.
Confidential Call
A free, judgement-free conversation with a senior investigator. Tell us as much or as little as you'd like.
Clear Plan & Quote
We agree exactly what we'll check, how long it will take, and a fixed written fee, no surprises.
The Investigation
Identity verification, fund tracing and open-source intelligence by specialists who know the playbook.
Your Evidence & Next Steps
A clear written report plus everything needed for your bank, Action Fraud and recovery solicitors.
Why Victims Choose Horizon
- Complete discretion: invoiced in neutral terms; nothing shared without your written consent.
- Specialist romance fraud team: we know the scripts, the platforms and the criminal playbooks.
- Crypto-tracing capability: most generalist firms can't follow the money once it leaves the bank. We can.
- Court-admissible reports: prepared to the standards banks, police and solicitors expect.
- No judgement, ever: many of our clients are professionals, executives and intelligent retirees. We listen first.
- 24/7 contact: because this isn't something that waits for office hours.
What Our Clients Say
Out of respect for our clients, all names and details are anonymised.
I'd sent £18,000 over six months. Horizon proved within four days that "Michael" didn't exist. They prepared the evidence pack and my bank refunded most of it. I cannot thank them enough.
What I needed most was someone who wouldn't make me feel stupid. They were warm, professional and got me real answers. I'm still grateful every day.
They traced the Bitcoin through three exchanges and identified the cash-out wallet. My solicitor used that report to get a freezing order. Brilliant work.
Romance Scam FAQs
How do I know if I'm being scammed in an online romance?
Common red flags include refusal to video call, photos that appear too polished or stock-like, professions of love within weeks, requests for money for emergencies, claims of being deployed in the military or working on an oil rig, sudden inheritance or business opportunities, and pressure to move conversation off the original platform. If any of these apply, a confidential investigation can confirm in days who you are really talking to.
Can you get my money back from a romance scammer?
Recovery is never guaranteed, but it is often possible. We trace funds (including cryptocurrency), identify recipient accounts, prepare evidence packs for your bank's fraud team, Action Fraud and overseas police forces, and liaise with specialist asset-recovery solicitors where appropriate. The sooner you act, the higher the chance of recovery.
Will my family or friends find out I've contacted you?
No. Every Horizon investigation is conducted in absolute confidence. We communicate only on the channels you authorise, our invoices are issued in neutral terms, and no information is ever shared without your written consent.
I feel ashamed: is this a common problem?
You are not alone. UK Action Fraud receives tens of thousands of romance scam reports each year, and the average loss is over £10,000. Victims include doctors, lawyers, executives and retirees. These are professional, psychologically sophisticated criminals. Being targeted is not a reflection on your judgement.
How much does a romance scam investigation cost?
Initial verification investigations typically start from a low fixed fee, with fund-tracing work quoted separately depending on complexity. Every case begins with a free, confidential consultation and a clear written quote, no obligation.
Can you trace cryptocurrency sent to a scammer?
Yes. Horizon uses professional blockchain analytics tools to trace Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and other major cryptocurrencies through exchanges and wallets, often identifying the cash-out point. This evidence is admissible and frequently leads to account freezes when paired with the right legal action.
I haven't lost money yet, am I wasting your time?
Not at all. The best time to call is before money changes hands. A simple identity check can save you tens of thousands of pounds and weeks of heartache. Call us. There's no judgement and no obligation.
The First Call Is the Hardest. We'll Take It from There.
Speak in complete confidence with a specialist investigator. No judgement. No obligation. No paperwork until you're ready.
📞 Call 02034792140, 24/7 Or request a private callback online