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LoginIdentity theft and fraud protection for your finances, personal info, and devices. You deserve to find companionship safely — online and in-person. Online dating scams — also known as romance scams — are imposter scams in which criminals use dating sites, apps, or social media to trick you into giving them money or sensitive information such as your account passwords or Social Security number SSN. Most romance scams follow a similar pattern to other types of online scams. Of all the scams that use social engineering , online dating fraud can be the most devastating. The victim is not only left in potential financial ruin and at risk of identity theft — but also heartbroken and deflated. The pandemic has led to an increase in online dating scams as more people look to build connections on sites and apps. The term originated from a film and subsequent MTV reality show called Catfish, based on people who built online relationships but never met in person.
Online dating scams continue to rise, costing unsuspecting victims millions of dollars each year. Rather than simply sending phishing emails, cybercriminals are playing the long game to cheat people out of their money. If you are using an online dating platform, make sure to look out for signs that the person you're talking to is actually a scammer. Keep reading to learn how to avoid online dating scams.
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Scammers can be experienced in spinning stories to lure in their victims. However, there are some red flags that might help you spot them. These include the following:. Dating websites and apps can be useful tools for meeting someone new.
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