Avoid the broken heart of being scammed for Valentine s Day Law enforcement cautions that while many well-intentioned singles are seeking online matches, criminals lurk among them, seeking to ensnare hearts and finances.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Sacramento Field Office is raising awareness about romance scams and urging victims of the crime to reach out to law enforcement.
Isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased online communication and virtual connectivity, including the search for lifelong love. While many well-intentioned singles are seeking online matches, criminals lurk among them, seeking to ensnare hearts and finances.
What is a romance scam? A romance scam is similar to “catfishing,” a situation in which a person creates a fake online identity to gain a victim’s affection and confidence, fostering the illusion of a romantic or close relationship. The difference is the person on the other end of the vir