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2. Romance Scams: 7 Warning Signs and How To Avoid Them - AOL

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   Online dating is a legitimate way to begin a relationship in the modern age, but online anonymity also exposes users to fraud and scams.The FBI reported losses of over $956 million to romance ...

3. Victims of online dating scams speak out on what they’ve ...

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   They say love is blind. And now scammers are banking on it. Romance scams — a type of con in which online fraudsters lead a person on with talk of romance (typically in the form of manipulative ...

4. Love hurts: Romance scam steals millions, sends Burlington ...

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   How a romance fraud works. Scammers typically adopt a fake online identity, then quickly develop a close relationship to manipulate victims by email, online messages and phone calls.

5. Romance scam - Wikipedia

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   "The FTC estimated on average $2,500 was sent to romance scammers in 2020, more than ten times the median loss across all fraud types. Given the rampant use of social media and rise of online dating services, the opportunity for scammers to prey on individuals is only growing, explained Emma Fletcher, an analyst at the FTC.

6. Online dating - Wikipedia

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   Online dating, also known as internet dating, virtual dating, or mobile app dating, [ 1 ] is a method used by people with a goal of searching for and interacting with potential romantic or sexual partners, via the internet. An online dating service is a company that promotes and provides specific mechanisms for the practice of online dating ...

7. Advance-fee scam - Wikipedia

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   One of the variants is the Romance Scam, a money-for-romance angle. [87] The con artist approaches the victim on an online dating service, an instant messenger, or a social networking site. The scammer claims an interest in the victim, and posts pictures of an attractive person. [88]

8. How to keep yourself safe from romance scams this ... - AOL

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   Last year, the Federal Trade Commission received over 64,000 romance scams reports that translated into $1.14 billion in reported losses. How to keep yourself safe from romance scams this ...

9. 9 Common Scams and The Tactics to Watch Out For - AOL

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   Romance Scams. This type of long-drawn fraud involves attackers using fake online personas on dating sites or social media to trick potential targets. They go to great lengths to win your trust ...