The FBI is alerting users to fraudulent verification schemes that are being pushed by con artists on dating apps and result in expensive monthly membership fees.
In contrast to romance scams, which frequently incorporate investment fraud such as “pig butchering,” the public service message clarifies that these verification methods depend on the victim making repeated monthly payments.
Additionally, the information they provided while registration—such as their phone numbers, email addresses, complete names, and credit card details—is utilized for more harmful activities, like identity theft or is sold on online marketplaces for cybercrime.
Although the verification system is simple, it may be quite effective against unwary users due to the slow deception process read more FBI warns of fake verification schemes targeting dating app users.
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