Love is in the Air; Swipe left on Romance Scams!
Be wary of individuals who share tragic stories early in the conversation, especially if these stories lead to requests for help or money. Scammers often use emotional narratives to elicit sympathy and financial support. This could be anything from a hospital bill to a robbery to a fire — all designed to manipulate victims into offering to help.
BBB warns of romance scams around Valentine's Day
Around Valentine’s Day the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning about an increase in romance scams, particularly those targeting people on dating apps. Amy Mitchell, with the BBB, shared insights into the ongoing problem and offered advice for consumers looking for love online.
She was heartbroken when she finally realized that it was all a con and followed the patterns of other romance scammers looking to take advantage of vulnerable singles looking for love ...
Islanders lost about £406,000 last year from romance scams, Jersey police have said. Recent figures from the police showed ...
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