St. Valentine's Day is approaching, the day of lovers. Those of you who have your partner, I wish you a wonderful time.. The rest of you who are looking for Valentines and their Valentines online... should be very careful, as malicious "sweetheart" Scammers are lurking and endangering your safety (both electronic and psychological!)!
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), there is an alarmingly high risk of falling victim to Internet scammers, scammers who use fake profiles on online dating sites to trick unsuspecting victims into giving them money or other information, usually on the grounds that they are in dire straits and need immediate help.
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This type of fraud, known as confidence fraud , targets victims primarily between the ages of 40 and 60 and relies on the victims’ assumption that they are involved in a loving and caring relationship. It is a social engineering method in which perpetrators “work the crime” for weeks, or even months, in order to ensure that the person on the other side is committed to their relationship. Once trust is built, the perpetrator begs the victim for help, usually explaining that money is needed to finally get the two of them together.
The cost of trust fraud to victims is a staggering $197 million and is seen to be rising. Furthermore, there is evidence that “sweetheart scammers” have now turned their careers around and are now moving into the realm of online banking fraud, which could lead potential victims to unknowingly engage in money laundering crimes.
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Online dating website users should also be cautious and avoid meeting up, especially if these people give them excuses with tragic or catastrophic events. Also, keep your eyes open for profiles of people who pass around photos that look like those in magazines, and of course, be wary of anyone who asks you for money after just a couple of conversations.
