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02/10/2020
Fraud Fighters: Romance Scams
News 5 WKRG
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Love is in the air and there are people looking to make an illegal buck off of it. Jamie Harding with AARP Alabama joins us. Here’s a look at our conversation:
ANCHOR: With Valentine’s Day this month, millions of singles of all ages are looking for love. And many of them have been targets of romance scams. According to a survey conducted last month by AARP, more than one-in-four adults in the U.S. say they or someone they know has been targeted.
What is a Romance Scam?
GUEST: These scams can arise from online dating sites as well as social media, such as Facebook. Someone will send a message in response to a person’s profile, complimenting them on their photo or otherwise send a lot of over-the-top flattery. This is how they get started with the dialogue and they work to gain your interest and trust over time.
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