Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Report scams to the Florida Attorney General
Florida's Attorney General warns about people who profess love very fast, avoid meeting in person or on video, share hard-luck stories or ask for money. Report scams on 1-866-9NO-SCAM or at MyFloridaLegal.com.
Source: Florida Attorney General: Tips to protect hearts and wallets this Valentine's Day
Report fraud to the FTC
If someone you met online asks for money or you think you have been scammed, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can report even if you did not lose money.
Source: FTC: FTC announces new fraud reporting platform, ReportFraud.ftc.gov
File a report with the FBI's IC3
The FBI warns about people who always have an excuse not to meet or who ask for money. Never send money to someone you have not met, stop contact and file a complaint at ic3.gov.
Source: FBI: FBI cautions public to be wary of online romance scams