Romance Scams

Who's targeted: People using dating apps and social media|

Reaches you via:social mediadating apps

If You See It

✓Stop all communication
✓Do not send money under any circumstances
✓Report the profile to the platform

If You Clicked

!Do not send additional money
!Save all messages as evidence
!Talk to a trusted friend or family member

If You Gave Info

⚠Contact your bank to stop any pending transfers
⚠File a report with the FBI at ic3.gov
⚠Report to the FTC
⚠Consider speaking with a counselor — these scams cause real emotional harm

What This Looks Like

Online Dating Investment Scam

After chatting online for 3 weeks, your new romantic interest says: "I have an amazing cryptocurrency investment opportunity. I made $50,000 last month! Let me help you get started — just send $500 to this wallet address."

Red Flags

⚠You have never met this person in real life
⚠They quickly steer conversation to money
⚠Promises of guaranteed high returns
⚠Asks for cryptocurrency — nearly impossible to recover

Safe Response

Never send money or cryptocurrency to someone you have not met in person. This is a common romance/investment hybrid scam. Block and report the account.