Be Cautious of Romance Scams

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Be Cautious of Romance Scams [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/02/14/be-cautious-romance-scams ] 
02/14/2020 10:39 AM EST 
Original release date: February 14, 2020

This Valentines Day, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reminds users to be wary of internet 
romance scams. Cyber criminals partaking in this type of fraud target victims, gain their confidence, and convince them 
to transfer funds. When online dating, use caution and never send gifts or money to someone you have not met in person.

CISA encourages online daters to review the Federal Trade Commissions alert Its not true love if they ask for money [ 
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/02/its-not-true-love-if-they-ask-money ] and watch the FTC video Online Romance 
Imposter Scams [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlxWxH0mgU8 ]. For more information review CISAs Tip on Staying Safe 
on Social Networking Sites [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST06-003 ]. If you believe you have been a victim of a 
romance scam, file a report with:


  * The online dating site, 
  * The Federal Trade Commission [ https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1 ], and 
  * The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crime Complaint Center [ https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx ]. 



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