Love is in the air but does something stink ? Scammers are targeting dating sites and other social media to play games that end with broken hearts and empty bank accounts. Here are a few warning signs to watch for per the FTC :

Heroes in hiding. Made up stories of heroic deeds, secret missions, and top secret clearance requirements in foreign countries should raise red flags. They claim they cannot send pictures because of  the nature of their work. Unsuspecting victims may be caught up in the intrigue and excitement of fake tales.

Requests for money, expensive gifts, and other questionable requests are signs of a scam. Often times scammers will make up stories of sick children or needy family members in an effort to pull on heartstrings in the hope that they can gain access to your money. Two letter reply is a firm NO !

Professing undying love and claiming to be the only person who truly cares for you is a common tactic that aims a crooked arrow to your heart. While speaking and pretending to be someone they aren’t , scammers are planning other ways to steal your money and personal info.

If you believe you may be a victim of a scam contact the social media app admins and report it to the FTC at http://ReportFraud.ftc.gov

Stay safe !