Over the last few decades, online dating has gone from being a “last resort” for many people to being the primary way to meet a new love interest.
Sadly, the popularity of online dating has given scammers a pile of new potential targets.
As we are just a few days away from Valentines Day, and so many people have romance on their mind, the Better Business Bureau has released some important information to protect you from these scams.
While there are several ways the scam can play out, this is the most typical way. The scammer reaches out to the potential victim through a dating site or app. The quickly move the “relationship” along. Before too long, they tell a sob story that involves them needing money. If the target falls victim to the scam, they send the money in a non-trackable way like gift cards, for example. After getting the maximum amount of money out of a target, the scammer ghosts their victim.
According to the Better Business Bureau, things you should watch out for include:
The BBB suggests not sharing a lot of personal information at the beginning of an online relationship and never sending money to someone you don’t know.
And, if you are concerned about the photo that appears in the profile, you should check to see if it appears elsewhere on the internet. These tools can help you with that: tineye.com and images.google.com
Above all, be safe and don’t take risks.
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