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flag A Kansas City man lost $120,000 to a romance scam that began on TikTok in March 2025.

flag A Kansas City man lost about $120,000 in a romance scam that started in March 2025 after connecting with a woman claiming to be Lisa on TikTok. flag They moved to Telegram, where she repeatedly asked for money for emergencies like car repairs, gas, and back taxes on her mother’s house, using CashApp and Bitcoin machines. flag The scam was uncovered when the victim told a family member, who recognized the signs. flag Authorities warn that romance scams often use emotional manipulation and untraceable payments, making recovery nearly impossible, and urge people not to send money to someone they haven’t met in person.

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