Shi Zha Tong visual guides 12 / Dating and investment

Dating to livestreaming: money does not prove affection

As the relationship grows, more payment conditions appear.

As the relationship grows, more payment conditions appear.
Conceptual illustration, not real people, a crime scene or investigative evidence.
  1. 1

    Intense attention

    Romantic interest and trust are built quickly.

  2. 2

    Moving platforms

    Livestreaming work is used to invite you to another platform.

  3. 3

    Performance pressure

    Punishment stories, competitions or VIP access pressure you to top up.

  4. 4

    Delayed promises

    Meetings do not happen and new payment conditions appear.

Warning signs

Livestreaming and tipping can be legitimate. False promises and repeated payment conditions deserve caution.

Protective action

Save evidence, stop paying, then block the person and report them to the platform.

Open sources and scope

Based on official advice and cases. The four stages are simplified for teaching; roles and order differ between cases and do not establish wrongdoing by any particular person or service.

Criminal Investigation Bureau: dating, investment and withdrawal fees (new tab)

Survey and livestream scenarios include risk analysis. Citations do not mean official approval of every statement. Edited: 1 October 2026.