Looking for Love? Beware of Online Dating Scams
02/14/12
Millions of Americans visit online dating websites every year hoping to find a companion or even a soul mate.
But today, on Valentine’s Day, we want to warn you that criminals use these sites, too, looking to turn the lonely and vulnerable into fast money through a variety of scams.
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An old adage says, “Love is blind”—and that’s exactly what so-called sweetheart scammers are counting on. Financial fraud is one of the dangers of dating on the Internet.
They profess their love to you, but in reality, they’re preying on your pocketbook. Financial fraud is one of the dangers of dating on the Internet.
