Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Report romance scams to the FTC
If someone you met online asks for money, gift cards or crypto, stop contact and report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Reports help the FTC and law enforcement track scams.
Source: FTC: New fraud reporting platform, ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Tell the FBI's IC3 if you have lost money
If you have sent money to someone you met online, report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov and contact your bank straight away. Be wary of anyone who promises to meet but always has an excuse why they can't.
Arizona Attorney General
Arizona's Attorney General warns about matches who fall in love fast, have thin profiles, push you to another app, cancel meetings for an emergency or ask for gift cards or crypto. File a consumer complaint at azag.gov, or call the Tucson office on (520) 628-6648.
Source: Arizona Attorney General: Mayes warns against online romance scams