Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Tell the Michigan Attorney General
If you think you have been the victim of a romance scam, contact the Michigan Attorney General's Consumer Protection Team on 517-335-7599 or toll-free on 877-765-8388, or use the online complaint form. The office warns that scammers often say they are in the military or overseas so they never have to meet.
Source: Michigan Attorney General: AG Nessel urges consumers to avoid romance scams this Valentine's Day
Report fraud to the FTC
If someone you met online tries to scam you, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Reports help investigators spot patterns and stop scammers.
Source: FTC: FTC announces new fraud reporting platform, ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Tell the FBI's IC3
The FBI warns that romance scammers build trust online and then ask for money, gift cards or crypto. If it happens to you, stop contact and file a report with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.
Source: FBI: FBI cautions public to be wary of online romance scams