Florida Ranks Among Most Dangerous States for Online Dating, Study Reveals: The Sunshine State was ranked according to a variety of factors, including the number of reports of identity theft and fraud and romance schemes.
With regard to online courting, Privacy Journal ranks Florida as the fourth most perilous state.
It is the seventh least secure state in terms of romance scheme victimization and the second least secure in terms of identity theft and fraud.
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Experts recommend keeping an eye out for the following warning indications to avoid falling victim to a scammer:
- Fundraising for your consideration
- Convincing one another not to meet in person
- Providing you with an intricate sorrow narrative
- Requesting that you conceal the relationship
- Motivating you with the reasons they require funds immediately rather than later
Scammers will invariably request something from you.
FBI data revealed that more than $53 billion was lost by approximately 1,500 Floridians as a result of romance schemes.
387 victims in North Florida reported losses in excess of $15 billion.
If you have any suspicion that your online relationship may be fraudulent, the FBI advises that you file a complaint and contact them without delay.
Some individuals may be hesitant to file a report out of shame or disgrace, according to the agency.
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