Romance Scams Are on the Rise
🚨 Don’t Fall for a Broken Heart & Empty Wallet 💔💸
Romance scams trick people into emotional and financial manipulation, often using fake online identities to build trust and extract money. These scammers exploit dating apps, social media, and even professional platforms to create false relationships — and ultimately steal.
🧠 Common Warning Signs:
They profess love unusually quickly.
They avoid meeting in person or video chatting.
They claim to be overseas or in the military.
They ask for money for emergencies, travel, living, or medical expenses.
They want payments via money transfers apps (i.e. Zelle or Venmo), gift cards, crypto, or wire transfers.
🔐 Protect Yourself:
Never send money or share financial info with someone you haven’t met in person.
Reverse image search their profile photo.
Be skeptical of "too good to be true" stories.
Talk to someone you trust before making decisions involving money.
🛡️ Helpful Resources:
🏦 If You’ve Been Scammed:
Stop all contact immediately.
Report it to the FTC (ReportFraud.ftc.gov) and your bank.
Tell your financial institution to help prevent further loss.
