Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Report romance scams to the Florida Attorney General
Florida's Attorney General warns against matches who fall in love fast, will not meet on video and ask for money by wire, gift card or crypto. Report scams on 1-866-9NO-SCAM or at MyFloridaLegal.com.
Source: Florida Attorney General: Romance scam warning (2025)
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.