Meeting someone online is easier than ever these days. But with the advent of AI and the profusion of scams, it is also harder than ever to know whether that special someone is actually who they say they are.

While potential scams are not the most romantic thing to think about when you are looking for love, they are an unfortunately common reality. Consumers lost an estimated $1.14 billion to these scams in 2023, with median losses of $2,000 — the “highest reported losses for any form of imposter scam,” said the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) . That is why it’s vital to be aware of the danger signs.

How do romance scams work?

“So-called romance scams involve building a relationship and trust with the victim so that the target willingly provides access to their accounts or transfers

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