FTC Warns of Online Dating Scams

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FTC Warns of Online Dating Scams [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2018/02/01/FTC-Warns-Online-Dating-Scams ] 02/01/2018 09:22 PM EST 
Original release date: February 01, 2018

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released an article addressing scams targeting online daters. In this type of 
fraud, cyber criminals target victims, gain their confidence, and trick them into sending money.

To stay safer online, review the FTC article on Online Dating Scams [ 
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/02/has-online-love-interest-asked-you-money ] and the NCCIC/US-CERT tip on 
Staying Safe on Social Networking Sites [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST06-003 ]. If you think you have been a 
victim of an online dating scam, report your experience to


  * 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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