Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Massachusetts Attorney General
Massachusetts warns about matches who say they live abroad, avoid video calls, push you to WhatsApp or Telegram, or ask for crypto or gift cards. File a complaint at mass.gov/how-to/file-a-consumer-complaint, or call the AG's office on (617) 727-2200.
Source: Mass.gov: Loves you not? Don't fall head over heels for romance scams
Tell the FBI's IC3 if you sent money
If you sent money or details to someone you met online, file a complaint at ic3.gov and call your bank. Be wary of anyone whose plans to meet keep falling through.
Report scams to the FTC
Report any romance scam at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, whether or not you lost money, or call 1-877-FTC-HELP. The FTC shares reports with law enforcement.
Source: FTC: New fraud reporting platform, ReportFraud.ftc.gov