Reddit Scam Pattern
Romance scammer persona 'Elliot Feldman' documented by scambaiters
3 reports · first seen 1 May 2026 · last seen 2 May 2026
A recurring romance scammer operating under the persona 'Elliot Feldman' uses an elaborate personal backstory to build trust before escalating to aggressive and erratic behaviour. Scambaiters have documented the full arc of the approach, including the scammer contacting the baiter's real-world contacts.
How the scam works
Constructed romantic persona with detailed backstory used to build trust, followed by pressure tactics and intimidation when challenged.
Member posts on Reddit (3)
- Elliot Feldman, part 3. Psycho.
Scam baiter documents a romance scammer using the persona 'Elliot Feldman' who turned aggressive after a faked stroke and contacted the baiter's husband.
reddit · 1 May 2026 · romance_scam
- Elliot Feldman part 1.
A scam-baiter begins a new series documenting a scammer operating as Elliot Feldman, noting they become aggressive later in the exchange.
reddit · 29 Apr 2026 · romance_scam
- Elliot Feldman, part 2.
Scambaiter documents an ongoing interaction with romance scammer 'Elliot Feldman' who maintains an intricate personal backstory.
reddit · 30 Apr 2026 · romance_scam