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Why Early Action Matters in Telegram Dating Scams

Telegram dating scams typically follow a clear pattern: trust-building → financial requests → sudden disappearance.
 

The problem is that once the victim begins to question the relationship or attempts to disengage, perpetrators often delete accounts, conversations, and profiles immediately.
 

If evidence is not secured at this stage, it may become significantly more difficult during the criminal complaint process to prove deceptive conduct and unlawful acquisition of funds.
 

Many victims delay action, thinking, “I should wait a little longer,” but this hesitation often reduces the chances of recovery.
 

If you are spending your days overwhelmed by anxiety or self-blame because of this incident, those emotions are completely understandable.
 

However, this type of crime does not resolve itself over time.
 

It is not a matter that can be taken lightly, and failure to act early may push the case into an irreversible stage.
 

Immediate Actions Victims Must Take

If a Telegram dating scam is suspected, the following steps should be taken without delay:
 

• Capture screenshots of the entire Telegram conversation, the other party’s profile, ID, and nickname before any deletion

• Organize bank transfer records, crypto TxIDs, and exchange deposit/withdrawal histories

• Separately record the account holder’s name, wallet addresses, referral codes, or links used by the perpetrator

• Preserve photos and videos used by the other party in their original file format

• Maintain communication with the other party for a limited period solely for evidence preservation, while ensuring no additional losses occur

This stage is not about emotional closure—it is about evidence preservation.

The faster the response, the higher the likelihood of identifying the perpetrator and tracing the flow of funds.
 

How to Prepare a Police Complaint That Leads to Meaningful Investigation

Telegram-based dating scams rarely lead to substantive investigations if reported as mere complaints or civil petitions.
 

A formal criminal complaint based on fraud under Article 347(1) of the Korean Criminal Act is required. A criminal complaint is a legally effective declaration requesting punishment of the offender.
 

Key points in preparing such a complaint include:
 

• Clearly identifying what representations or materials were used to deceive the victim, and at what point

• Structurally explaining how emotional intimacy was linked to financial demands

• Where cryptocurrency is involved, presenting the possibility of exchange cooperation and account or wallet tracing

• Compiling circumstances that support the inference that the perpetrator intended to defraud from the outset, such as:

  • Repeated use of similar methods

  • Use of false identities

  • Immediate disappearance after receiving funds

In cases involving romantic relationships, the consistency and specificity of the victim’s statements often determine the direction of both investigation and trial.
 

While explaining emotional harm is important, the core focus must be on clear, chronological, and consistent descriptions of the deceptive acts, the transfer of funds, and objective circumstances supporting fraudulent intent.
 

Inconsistencies in statements may undermine recognition of deceptive conduct, a key element of fraud (Supreme Court of Korea, October 13, 1989, Case No. 89Do525).
 

How Decent Law Firm Assists – Telegram Dating Scam Response Strategy

Decent Law Firm does not limit its involvement to simple reporting. We design victim-focused, end-to-end criminal response strategies.
 

• Analyze the scam structure and legally reconstruct deceptive elements

• Organize Telegram records, crypto transfer paths, and bank account flows to establish an evidence submission strategy

• Provide structured support for complaint drafting and statement direction from the police investigation stage

• Offer realistic assessments of perpetrator identification and asset recovery potential

For those whose daily lives have been shaken and emotionally devastated by this incident, legal action can offer tangible help.
 

Telegram dating scams are not burdens that should be carried alone.

In these cases, speed and precision in response are the most critical choices.