2022 saw a surge in U.S. romance scams, with over 70,000 victims losing $240 million, primarily affecting older adults.
Romance scams in the U.S. surged in 2022, with over 70,000 victims reported to the FTC, particularly affecting older adults who lost $240 million. As more couples meet online, scammers exploit this trend. Key protective measures include recognizing red flags like poor grammar and requests for money, limiting personal information shared, verifying identities through image searches, and never sending money to individuals met online.
October 20, 2024
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