Federal Trade Commission: Military consumers and romance scams

Military consumers and romance scams By Carol Kando-Pineda Counsel, FTC's Division of Consumer and Business Education For Military Consumer Month, let's talk a little about how romance scammers target people who support the troops — and sometimes servicemembers themselves. These scammers can be any age, gender, or sexual orientation and may approach you on dating sites or on social media platforms.  In 2022, nearly 70,000 people reported a romance scam to the FTC — and losses hit a staggering $1.3 billion. How can you avoid a romance scam? Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/07/military-consumers-and-romance-scams

Federal Trade Commission: Military consumers and romance scams