Experts are warning social media users that a common form of dating scam is making the rounds online. Scammers are eager to fool users online and swindle them out of their hard-earned money. But what are the signs that you’re dealing with a scammer? Today, we’re going to look at …
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been on a dating app or social media site and seen an attractive stranger suddenly appear in your inbox, you might have been skeptical. Anyone can use a stranger’s picture online, and impersonators love to act like they’re someone else to scam unsuspecting victims out of their …
Read MoreAuthorities encourage social media users on apps like Facebook and Twitter to use caution when answering messages and friend requests. Police report that more scammers are turning to social media as an inexpensive way to expand their reach. “I think there’s a lot for scammers to like about social media,” …
Read MorePeople can be blinded by love. When someone says they care about you, it’s easy to overlook red flags that would normally stop you from falling for obvious scams. Unfortunately, romance scams are extremely successful: in 2020 alone, Americans lost $304 million to dating-related schemes. According to the Federal Trade …
Read MoreDating in the modern era is tricky. It feels like everyone is isolated in their own bubble, and it’s hard to break through and get to know the person across the table from you. Instead, some people use online dating, opting to use the convenience of technology to widen their …
Read MoreOnline dating is an increasingly common way to meet people, but there are still risks. If you think that the person you’re chatting with might not be who they claim, trust your instincts! Criminals who run romance scams can be very convincing. So-called catfishing is on the rise as scammers …
Read MoreHow far would you go for love? Two lonely women in their 70s both fell for a scammer who pretended to woo them online. Now they’re out more than $75,000–and he’s headed to jail. Lies Upon Lies This week, a fraudster named Fortune Aikorogie pleaded guilty to romancing and robbing …
Read MoreRomance scams are increasingly targeting senior citizens, especially those that reside in Florida. The FBI has formed the Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force in order to protect seniors from being scammed by those overseas. Romance scammers will often use misspelled words, refuse to video chat or meet in person, as …
Read MoreSad to say, but there are some scammers out there who will prey on people who are lonely, empathetic, or sympathetic. Nowhere is this clearer than in the romance and friendship scams department. Romance- and friendship-related scams cost Americans almost $150 million last year alone. A romance or friendship scam …
Read MoreWhether you’re sending flowers to a funeral, a wedding, to your sweetheart, or for your relative’s birthday, a bouquet can be a wonderful gesture. Almost everyone loves receiving flowers. And in many cases, people are looking for a way to send them quickly. Unfortunately, some floral scammers are taking advantage …
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