Romance Scams and Valentine’s Day

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Romance scams are everywhere. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, our hosts take a closer look at how these scams work and how to identify them. From flooding DM’s to invading dating apps, the recent rise of romance scams are creating big paydays for criminals and even bigger headaches for victims. Protect yourself, your loved ones and don’t get caught falling victim to one of the most prevalent types of scams this Valentine’s Day.

FTC: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/data-spotlight/2019/02/romance-scams-rank-number-one-total-reported-losses

The National Cybersecurity Alliance Romance Scam Tip Sheet: https://staysafeonline.org/resource/online-romance-scams/

Report a romance scam to the FBI: https://www.ic3.gov/Home/FileComplaintnd-feeling-lack-of-control-over-their-personal-information/