If you fall for a fake online romance, Cupid might hit you in the heart and your bank account. Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau’s Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the details:
With Valentine’s Day approaching, more people are searching for companionship, and scammers know it.
Thanks to AI, it’s easier than ever for fraudsters to create convincing profiles that seem real and quickly draw people into costly and emotionally damaging relationships.
Beyond embarrassment and heartbreak, financial losses can be significant, often totaling thousands of dollars.
Here are a few red flags to watch for: Romance scammers profess love unusually fast to build trust and gain control. Be cautious if someone always avoids meeting in person or on video, often claiming to be overseas for business or military deployment.
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