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BBB says singles are targeted for ‘romance scams’ online

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A romance scam is when you meet someone online via a dating app, social media, or email, you get close, and eventually they try too get you to send them money. The Better Business Bureau of North Alabama says people of all ages can fall for it. In 2021, the BBB reported the median amount of money victims lost was $900.

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BBB says singles are targeted for ‘romance scams’ online

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) says some people who are looking for love are finding anything but! The BBB says "romance scams" break hearts and empty bank accounts. What is a romance scam? Its when you meet someone online via a dating app, social media, or email, you get close, and eventually they try too get you to send them money. BBB Business Scam Alert: Watch out for fake government compliance notices target…

·Huntsville, United States
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WHNT 19 News broke the news in Huntsville, United States on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
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