Romance scammers create fake profiles on dating sites and apps or contact you through popular social media sites like Instagram or Facebook. The scammers strike up a relationship with you …

If you spot a scam, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Your complaint can help protect other people. By filing a complaint, you can help the FTC's investigators identify …

Feb 14, 2024 · Scammers sometimes make unexpected calls pretending to be FTC employees like Chief Privacy Officer John Krebs — but it’s not actually him. Here’s how the scam works …

Feb 14, 2025 · Thinking of trying your luck with an online dating app, or getting to know someone you’ve met on social media? Before you do, make sure you know how to spot a romance …

May 2, 2022 · Romance scammers create fake profiles on dating sites and apps or contact you through popular social media sites like Instagram or Facebook. The scammers strike up a …

Feb 14, 2024 · Romance scammers use lots of tricks to meet people. They might find you on a dating site, send you a surprise friend request on social media, or start a chat with you on a …

Never transfer money from your bank account, buy gift cards, or wire money to an online love interest. You won’t get it back. Contact your bank right away if you think you’ve sent money to …

As your social media and mailboxes fill up with new year’s greetings, you might see some unfamiliar names. Are the messages from long-lost friends or romance scammers trying to get …

Jun 10, 2024 · They establish an emotional connection with you so you’re more likely to believe that they’re an expert in cryptocurrency investing, for example. But that online love interest is a …

Last year, people reported losing $143 million to romance scams – a higher total than for any other type of scam reported to the FTC. And, according to a new FTC Data Spotlight, reports …