Tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from Romance Scam:
a. Limit what you share and post in social media applications. Scammers can use social media and dating sites to better understand you.
b. Research the person’s photo and profile using online searches to see if the image, name, or details have been used elsewhere.
c. Go slowly and ask lots of questions. Scammers will often try to get you to move quickly.
d. Protect your personal information. Scammers may ask for private financial information or for inappropriate photos.
e. Be cautious if you haven’t met in person. If they keep promising they meet you face to face but also seems to have an excuse to cancel, it should raise a red flag.
f. Don’t send them money. Never send funds to someone you have only communicated online.