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Dating or Defrauding? Protect Yourself Against Romance Scams With Help From the Government

USA.gov: “According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), in 2020 alone, people who experienced romance scams lost over $600M. Romance scammers target people looking for love on dating apps and social media. But how can you tell the difference between dating or defrauding? From February 7 to March 11, join agencies from across the government as they help you protect your heart and your wallet. Learn how to recognize romance scams and report them to the right authorities. Explore the ‘Dating or Defrauding?’ campaign, what agencies are participating in the effort and where to go online or on the phone for help. Participating agencies [CFTC, CFPB, FDIC, FinCen, FTC, ICE USPIS] will promote information week-by-week during the campaign and serve as subject matter experts on the topics of anti-fraud education and consumer protection…”

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