14 Feb Warning About Visiting Dating Websites
On Valentines Day and any day of the year the Federal Trade Commission warns: People looking for love can open themselves up to being conned.
The FTC offers this information, and what to watch out for, to be certain the person you’re meeting is really looking for a relationship and not just looking to take your money:
an immediate request to leave the site. Many online dating sites have protections in place to help protect you from scammers.
love at first sight. Most of us are hopeful people, but wow – love based on a profile and a couple of emails? Hmm. Sure, explore that, but watch out.
any request for money. ANY request. For any reason: plane tickets, visas, a child’s (mother’s, whoever’s) hospital bill, expenses until their ship comes in…. That is a sure sign of a scam. Block and delete them and move along.
any mention of wiring money. If you wire money, it’s gone. Buh-bye. You’ll never see it again. Good for scammers, bad for you. So, in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day, do us a favor: keep in mind that you want someone who’s after you, not your money – and that warning bells can sound like wedding bells if you’re not listening carefully.
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