Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Report romance scams in New Jersey
New Jersey's Division of Consumer Affairs warns about fast declarations of love, excuses to avoid video chats and requests for money, gift cards or crypto. Call Consumer Affairs on 800-242-5846, and report investment scams to the Bureau of Securities on 1-866-446-8378.
Source: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs: Romance scams consumer brief
Report fraud to the FTC
If you think you have been targeted by a romance scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Reports help the FTC and law enforcement spot and stop scams.
Source: FTC: New fraud reporting platform, ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Report online scams to the FBI's IC3
The FBI warns that romance scammers build trust online, then ask for money. Never send money to someone you have not met in person, and report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.