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Dating safely

Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.

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, and you will get next steps.

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 seem too perfect, always have an excuse not to meet or 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

Tell the Kansas Attorney General

The Kansas Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division investigates scams. Call the consumer hotline on 1-800-432-2310 or file a complaint online.

Source: Kansas Attorney General: Contact us

Further readingOur sister site Smooch explains how romance fraud works and how to spot a catfish. WhichDating, our sister review site, explains the signs of a dating scammer.

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