Valentine’s Day and the days leading up to it can be exciting, but it can also lead to heartbreak, embarrassment and financial loss. Well-rehearsed criminals search dating sites, apps, chat rooms and other social media networking sites attempting to build “relationships” for the sole purpose of getting your money or your personally identifiable information.
FBI Tip #1: Only use reputable, nationally-recognized dating websites; however, be aware that scammers may be using them too.
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