Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Know the signs California's Attorney General warns about
California's Attorney General warns about people who seem too perfect, say they love you fast, flood you with messages, never meet, move you off the app and then ask for money. Be wary of anyone who says they are a producer or casting agent and asks for money or personal details. Stop contact, report the profile and contact local police.
Source: California Attorney General: Love is real, but so are scams
Report fraud to the FTC
If you think you have been targeted by a romance scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Your report helps the FTC and law enforcement spot and stop scams.
Source: FTC: New fraud reporting platform, ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Report online scams to the FBI's IC3
The FBI warns that romance scammers build trust online and then ask for money. Never send money to someone you have not met in person, and report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.