Online dating scams parents need to know about.
Online dating scams parents need to know about because dating websites, apps and social media have made it easier than ever to meet someone special online.
While millions of people use these platforms to find love, scammers often lurk behind fake dating profiles to trick their victims into sending them money.
Romance scams have been on the rise throughout the pandemic, according to the Better Business Bureau, Federal Trade Commission and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
In 2021, people reported a record $547 million in losses to romance scams to the FTC up about 80% from reports the agency received in 2020.
