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#DYK : The number of older adults turning to the internet for dating has doubled over the past three years.

💔At what price? Older adults reportedly lost nearly $1.3 BILLION in #romancescams in 2022.

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Fall in love, don’t fall prey. If they seem too good to be true, they might be a scammer! Visit fbi.gov/RomanceScams for the #FBI 's tips on spotting red flags and protecting yourself and your loved ones from romance scams.

#DYK The number of older adults using the internet for dating doubled over the past three years.

💔 At what price? Older adults reportedly lost nearly $1.3 BILLION in #romancescams in 2022.

What are some tips to avoiding #RomanceScams ?

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Scammers use social media and dating websites to target individuals by creating fake profiles and building online relationships to solicit money or personal information. Remember never to provide personal information or send money to someone you don't know. #romancescams #love

#HSI reminds those looking for love online to not turn a blind eye to #RomanceScams that often target older Americans.

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Romance scams can break your heart and your bank account. Don’t spend #ValentinesDay wondering what happened. Report fraud and attempted fraud to the FBI at ic3.gov and learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones at fbi.gov/RomanceScams.

#HSI reminds those looking for love online to not turn a blind eye to #RomanceScams that often target older Americans.

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Don’t turn a blind eye to #RomanceScams 🚩Adults ages 55-64 are most at risk of being scammed online.

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Online dating scammers often target older Americans on social media and dating apps to drain every cent they have and break their hearts 💔before moving to their next victims.

Celebrate #NationalSeniorCitizensDay by learning the signs of #RomanceScams : ICE.gov/LoveOnline

#RomanceScams cost Australians more than $40 million last year.
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Never assume a person that you've only met online is who they say they are.
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Know how to spot the red flags: scamwatch.gov.au/types-of-scams…

It doesn’t add up: they are eager to move the relationship forward, and yet they are never available to meet in person. Learn more about romance scams at fbi.gov/romancescams.

Your online posts reach more than just your friends, family, and colleagues. Scammers use your profile details to target you. Report attempted fraud to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. fbi.gov/romancescams