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How to spot extortion scams on LGBTQ+ dating apps
Looking for love on LGBTQ+ dating apps? Scammers are at the ready too.
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No money, honey.
It’s never too late to find love, and lots of dating sites and apps are there to help. But scammers are out to steal your heart, too…and then steal your money.
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What's a money mule scam?
Scammers may try to use you to move stolen money. If you help them, you could be what law enforcement calls a money mule.
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It’s not true love if they ask for money
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Lots of us have profiles on online dating sites, apps or social media to find “the one.” But that interesting person who just messaged you could be a sweet-talking romance scammer trying to trick you into sending money.
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What to Know About Romance Scams
Romance scammers create fake profiles on dating sites and apps or contact you through popular social media sites like Instagram or Facebook. The scammers strike up a relationship with you to build up trust, sometimes talking or chatting several times a day. Then, they make up a story and ask for money. Learn how to avoid romance scams.
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Parental Advisory: Dating Apps
Parents be warned: some dating apps – like FastMeet, Meet24 and Meet4U – allow adults to find and communicate with children.
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It’s showtime at the FTC!
Videos from the Federal Trade Commission may not feature a cast of celebrity actors, but they’re still entertaining.
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Romance scams will cost you
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. You may think you spend a lot on flowers or chocolate, but losing money in a romance scam would cost you even more.
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Online love asking for money? It’s a scam.
While plenty of successful relationships begin online, scammers also use online dating sites, apps, and chat rooms to trick you into sending them money.