Romance & Facebook Dating Scams

Scammers create fake profiles on Facebook Dating, dating apps, or social media and build an online relationship with the victim. After gaining trust, sometimes over weeks or months, they create an emergency or financial problem and ask for money. They may claim to be in the military, working overseas, dealing with a medical emergency, or unable to access their bank account.

Tips: Be suspicious of anyone you have never met who asks for money. Never send gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or banking information to an online romantic interest. Reverse-image-search profile photos, watch for excuses about why they cannot meet or video chat, and talk with a trusted friend or family member before sending money.

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