Looking to start a new relationship? For some, that may mean meeting a new love interest online. Word to the wise: sometimes it’s best to lead with your head and not your heart.
Millions of Americans use dating sites, social networking sites, and chat rooms to meet people. And many forge successful relationships. But scammers also use these sites to meet potential victims. They create fake profiles to build online relationships, and eventually convince people to send money in the name of love.
The Federal Trade Commission receives thousands of reports each year about romance scammers who create fake online relationships only to steal their victims’ money.
Unfortunately, an online love interest who asks for money is almost certainly a scam artist.
The FTC’s new infographic, developed with the American Bankers Association Foundation, lists common signs of online dating scams and what to do if someone you meet online asks you for money.
Below are some tips to identify a real romance versus a scammer cruising for a target.
Please share this information with others. Victims may be embarrassed to talk about their experiences, but you can help. A simple phone call, email or text, saying “Look what I just found” and sharing this information may make a difference in someone else’s life.
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Scammers are very intimidating pieces of scum they use decent peoples hearts and minds to break us to give them what they want.Im in uk s yorks and ive had scammers from dubai, states they try it yes my 1st was a dubai guy using names kenneth johnson another aka edwin johnson father american mother uk i was on chat oasis were he coaxed me off onto another messaging site dont get me wrong he does seem genuine until he called me via whatsapp they think we are stupid single people who needs love i learnt a few things hangouts if u click on contacts etc it gives u their email address
All i do is get as many pics of the person via screen shot and note their email address down before they realise its on view Go to google or safari Search for reverse image search It doesnt always show if they have zoomed in ect so checked similar images Same with email address search for reverse email check 30mins isnt along time not when u spend hours wondering why me crushed heart rattled head.Im playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse with kenneth johnson 8 weeks later ive been given bank info of 3 diff accounts UAE info im sponging every last info poss he cant hurt me hes a prat but while im keeping him chatting i know hes leaving others alone I hope this info helps u guys dont be a victim make them feel victims of mental abuse as thats what they are doing
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