If a celebrity is messaging you on Facebook and asking for money, they may not be real.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, experts are warning people about romance scams. That is when people assume they are in a relationship with someone who isn’t real.
Representatives from Chase Bank say people fall for scams more times than you think. Signs of a potential romance scam online could include a scammer saying I love you shortly after you first meet, requests for money, reluctance to meet face to face, and insistence on communication on the dating platform. Romance scams are also known as imposter scams.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, imposter scams were the most common in Kentucky last year. You may recognize this scam if you have received phone calls from people pretending to be the IRS and familiar businesses. It is also seen on social media and the marketplace.
The FTC reported that in 2024, scammers conned people out of $2.7 billion. Financial experts say if you are questioning if something is a scam, take a step back and take a breath and just think. Go to a bank and talk to your friend to help you stay away from trouble.
Source: WAVE
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