They say love hurts. With romance scams that’s doubly true – hearts are broken, and wallets are emptied. Millions of people turn to online dating apps or social networking sites to meet someone. But instead of finding romance, many find a scammer trying to trick them into sending money.
Romance scammers create fake profiles on dating sites and apps or contact their targets through popular social media sites like Instagram or Facebook. The scammers strike up a relationship with their targets to build their trust, sometimes talking or chatting several times a day. Then, they make up a story and ask for money.
Tips for avoiding Romance Scams:
For more information about romance scams, please CLICK HERE. Report possible romance scam at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Notify the website or app where you met the scammer, too.
Remember to always contact Banesco USA to report any suspicious account activity
or information security-related events.
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