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Ridgewood NJ, as your social media and mailboxes fill up with new year’s greetings, you might see some unfamiliar names. Are the messages from long-lost friends or romance scammers trying to get close? Here are some things to watch for.
Continue reading No Love for Romance Scammers in 2024, No Love at All
by Jim Kreidler
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
You’ve heard of romance scams. But do you know how they happen? They start when scammers create fake profiles on dating apps or social media. Then, those scammers strike up a relationship with their targets and work to build trust. Sometime later, they make up a story and ask for money.
Continue reading Romance Scammers Hit Dating Apps in Time for Valentine’s Day
