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Scams of the heart

These types of scams tug at your heart strings and scammers manipulate your emotions in order to wring money out of you.

What are dating sites doing to protect users this Valentine’s Day?

February 1, 2023/in Fraud Alerts, Scams of the heart /by Fraud.org staff

Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.

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Sweetheart swindles

October 23, 2020/in Scams of the heart /by Fraud.org staff

Online dating can be fun and convenient, but falling for a sweetheart swindle can be costly. Be wary of “friends” you meet online who develop a relationship with you only to con you out of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Stay safe. Be Informed. Falling in love with a con artist has consistently been […]

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Pet adoption scams

October 23, 2020/in Scams of the heart /by Fraud.org staff

Fraudsters are going after future pet owners by placing a false ad for pets online then scamming them into more money after they are emotionally invested in the cuddly ball of fuzz. Stay safe. Be Informed. First, a consumer searching for a pet sees a desirable animal listed for sale online, often on a classifieds […]

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Grandparent scams

October 23, 2020/in Fraud against older adults, Scams of the heart /by Fraud.org staff

In a typical Grandparent Scam, a con artist calls or emails the victim posing as a relative in distress or someone claiming to represent the relative (such as a lawyer or law enforcement agent). The “relative” of the grandparent explains she is in trouble and needs their grandparent to wire them funds that will be […]

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