Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
North Carolina Department of Justice
NC DOJ warns about sweetheart scammers who say they are overseas, often in the military or as a nurse, and push you off the dating site. Never send money to someone you have not met. Report it on 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or at ncdoj.gov/file-a-complaint.
Source: NC Department of Justice: Dating
Tell the FBI's IC3
If you sent money or details to someone you met online, file a complaint at ic3.gov and call your bank. Be wary of a match whose plans to meet keep falling through.
Report scams to the FTC
Report any romance scam at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, whether or not you lost money, or call 1-877-FTC-HELP. The FTC shares reports with law enforcement.
Source: FTC: New fraud reporting platform, ReportFraud.ftc.gov