Discover the most common imposter scams and how you can spot them to protect yourself, your money and your personal information.
Romance Scams
Warning Signs of a Dating Scam
With an increase in online dating comes an increase in dating scams. Learn what to look for to keep yourself safe while online dating.
Support for Romance Scam Survivors
The Peer Support Program is offered at no-cost to romance scam survivors. Learn more about this free, confidential program.
Heartbreak After Heartbreak
Ursula lost her husband in active duty, now cybercriminals are using his photo. About 13 years ago, Ursula Palmer, CSN’s Executive Director of Military and Veteran Programs, had just lost her husband, SFC Collin J. Bowen, after he was severely injured while in active duty in Afghanistan. To keep friends and family updated on his […]
Love in 2021: Romance Scams
What happens when the person you’re chatting with isn’t who they say they are? While dating apps and websites can be a great way to meet someone special, they can also expose you to fraudsters and romance scams. A romance scam occurs when a scammer pretends to be someone that they’re not in order to […]
The Epidemic of Romance Fraud
Guest Blog by Steve Baker, International Investigations Specialist, Better Business Bureau What is romance fraud? Scammers create fake profiles, often using stolen photos, and typically contact people on dating sites and social media. They then may spend months communicating daily with victims and building an emotional bond. At some point, they will claim to need […]