ONLINE DATING

SCAMSWARNING SIGNS& WHAT TO DO

Has your online love interest requested a money transfer or for you to send gift cards?

THAT’S A SCAM.

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INFORMATION SOURCES: FTC.gov/imposters and ABA.com/engagement

SCAMMERS KNOW THERE AREMILLIONS OF PEOPLE USING ONLINE DATING SITES. THEY ARE THERE TOO, HIDING BEHIND FAKE PROFILES.

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SIGNS OF A SCAMProfesses love quickly.

Claims to be from the U.S., but is overseas for business or military service. Often working on an oil rig, engineer or a doctor with an international organization.

Asks for money or gift cards.

Lures you off the dating site to communicate.

Claims to need money for emergencies, hospital bills or travel.

Plans to visit but cannot due to an “emergency.”

WHAT TO DOSLOW DOWNTalk to someone you trust. Don’t let a scammer rush you.

HOLD ON TO YOUR MONEYNever wire money, put money on a gift card or cash reload card, or send cash to an online love interest. You won’t get it back.

PROTECT YOUR INFORMATIONNever share bank account details, other financial information, passwords or personal information.

INFORM YOUR BANKContact your bank right away if you think you’ve sent money to a scammer.

SOUND THE ALARMSReport your experience to the:– Online dating site– Federal Trade Commission:

ftc.gov/complaint– Federal Bureau of Investigation:

ic3.gov

$220 M I L L I O NLOST IN 2016

REPORTS TO THE FBITRIPLEDOVER 5 YEARS

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