Press Release
☷It s That Time of Year Beware of Romance Scams
Federal Bureau of Investigation ( By Press Release office)
Feb 13,2024
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If you suspect that your online relationship is a scam , cut off all contact immediately . And if you ' ve already sent money , tell your bank and report the incident to local law enforcement . The FBI wants you to file a complaint with them too , at ic3 . gov . For more info on romance scams , check out their website: https://www . fbi . gov/scams - and - safety/common - scams - and - crimes/romance - scams . Stay safe out there , lovebirds! Hey , just a heads up for all you lovebirds in Arizona - the FBI ' s Phoenix Field Office wants to warn you about those sneaky "romance scams" just in time for Valentine ' s Day . These scams happen when someone thinks they ' re in a relationship and ends up getting tricked into giving away money , personal info , or valuable items to the scammer . It ' s all about tugging at your heartstrings , you know? According to the FBI , in 2022 alone , there were a whopping 680 victims in Arizona who lost over $25 . 4 million to these fraudsters . And get this , 379 of those victims were seniors who lost a total of $17 . 7 million . Yikes! So , here ' s the deal - romance scams can happen to anyone , anytime . The FBI wants you to be cautious if you ' re involved with someone online . Keep your eyes peeled for warning signs . They ' ve got a few tips for you , like doing a little detective work to see if the person ' s photo or profile has popped up elsewhere on the internet . And whatever you do , don ' t give out your financial info or send money to someone you ' ve never met in person . If your online love interest seems too good to be true or tries to get you off a dating app or Facebook , that ' s a red flag . And watch out if they start isolating you from your friends and family or ask for inappropriate photos or financial info - they might be planning to use it against you later . Oh , and if they keep postponing those plans to meet up in person , something fishy might be going on . If you do decide to meet , make sure it ' s in a public place and let someone know about your plans .
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