BITDEFENDER – The FBI is warning that scammers are tricking people on dating apps into fake “verification” checks that look legitimate but are actually traps. After gaining someone’s trust, the scammer asks them to verify their identity on a separate site for safety reasons. That site asks for personal details and credit card information, then secretly signs the victim up for monthly subscriptions to fake dating services. Victims often discover the fraud only when mystery charges appear on their credit card. These scams not only steal money but also personal information that can be sold or used for identity theft.
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