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FBI Warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day

The con artists often claim they work in the building-and-construction industry and are based outside the United States.
FBI Warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day
A woman holds a phone displaying the TikTok app, in this file photo taken on Aug. 11, 2024. Oleksii Pydsosonnii/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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Love is in the air, but it might be too good to be true for some hopeful romantics searching for love online, according to the FBI.

The FBI warned dating app surfers ahead of Valentine’s Day to beware of criminals using romance scams.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.