Maybe your Valentine’s Day date should start with a background check.
Driving the news: Romance scams have reached at least a five-year high, according to reports submitted to the Federal Trade Commission.
By the numbers: 56,000 Americans reported losing $547 million in love-bait ploys in 2021, up from 17,000 reporting $87 million in losses in 2017.
How it works: Romance scammers often use fake online profiles with attractive photos, according to the FTC.
The bottom line: If your prospective love interest wants money, swipe left.
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