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2. FBI warns of online romance scams: "These are experts" - AOL

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   Just in time for Valentine's Day, the FBI is warning of online dating scams. The bureau received more than 15,000 reports linked to romance scams last year with more than half of those complaints ...

3. Victims of online dating scams speak out on what they’ve ...

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   Other forms of payment include gift cards — the most commonly used pay-off method in romance scams, the FTC notes, used by about one in four people and accounting for $36 million in losses last ...

4. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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   • Pay attention to the types of data you're authorizing access to, especially in third-party apps. • Don't use internet search engines to find AOL contact info, as they may lead you to malicious websites and support scams. Always go directly to AOL Help Central for legitimate AOL customer support. • Never click suspicious-looking links.

5. BBB Scam Alert: Don't fall for fake dating sites - AOL

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6. Romance scam - Wikipedia

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   Scammers post profiles on dating websites, non-dating social media accounts, classified sites and even online forums to search for new victims. [14] [5] The scammer usually attempts to obtain a more private method of communication, such as an email or phone number, to build trust with the victim. [4] [15] [5]

7. List of scams - Wikipedia

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   This is common on quick dating sites like Tinder or free ones like OkCupid, but has been seen on ones that require payment as well. In some cases, an online dating site is itself engaged in fraud, posting profiles of fictional persons or persons which the operator knows are not currently looking for a date in the advertised locality. [6]

8. Email fraud - Wikipedia

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   The computer security company McAfee reports that, at the beginning of September 2006, over 33% of phishing scam emails being reported to McAfee were using Fifth Third Bank's brand. [8] Romance scam: Usually this scam begins at an online dating site, and is quickly moved to personal email, online chat room, or social media site. Under this form ...

9. FBI warns of 'romance and confidence' scams ahead of ... - AOL

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   The FBI says in 2022 more than 19,000 people across the United States fell victims to these scams and were duped out of more than $700M. FBI warns of 'romance and confidence' scams ahead of ...