Internet Romance Scams

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Internet Romance Scams [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2019/02/12/Internet-Romance-Scams ] 02/12/2019 
02:28 PM EST 
Original release date: February 12, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released an article addressing a rise in reports of internet romance scams. In 
this type of fraud, cyber criminals gain the confidence of their victims and trick them into sending money. Use caution 
when online dating, and never send money or gifts to someone you have not met in person.

The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC), part of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency (CISA), encourages users to review FTCs article on Romance Scams [ 
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/02/romance-scams-will-cost-you ] and NCCICs tip on Staying Safe on Social 
Networking Sites [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST06-003 ]. If you think you have been a target of a romance scam, 
file a report with


  * the online dating site, 
  * the Federal Trade Commission [ https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1 ], and 
  * the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crime Complaint Center [ https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx ]. 
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