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5 Tips to Avoid Romance Scammers: Protect your heart- and wallet
In 2021, Americans who reported being victims of romance scams lost $1 billion to their fake flames1. Before you officially ask your online crush to Be mine,
make sure to follow these 5 tips to ensure that your romance is true:
- Be wary of sharing personal information. When searching for love, opening up is part of the process. However, be mindful of sharing identifying information (e.g., your location, job, etc.) that fraudsters can use to target you.
- Be cautious about how you communicate. Keep your conversations to trusted dating websites and apps rather than texting, as sharing your phone number before you've verified the relationship can lead to unexpected consequences.
- Be honest with yourself. If your online fling seems almost too attractive or attentive, your relationship might be too good to be true. Also, be suspicious of anyone who's always giving reasons for why they can't video chat or meet
right now.
- Be on the lookout for inconsistencies. Nobody's perfect—not even fraudsters. Be on alert for holes in their stories and inconsistencies in their profile. If things aren't adding up, there's probably a reason.
- Be open about your feelings—not your funds. Never send money or gifts to someone you haven't met in person. If they're asking you to share your feelings and your finances, it's likely that you've been poisoned by a false Cupid's arrow.
1For more tips on how to spot and avoid online scammers, visit citi.com/fraudprevention.