CYBER CRIMINALS RECRUITING MONEY MULES VIA DATING SITES, WARNS FBI, USA.
Till recently, the so-called romance/confidence scammers, who used dating sites as their hunting ground, befriended a person to establish a romantic or platonic relationship. Then, they would abuse this relationship by requesting money on various pretenses -
CYBER CRIMINALS RECRUITING MONEY MULES VIA DATING SITES, WARNS FBI (USA)
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Be Careful :
Remain vigilant and pay attention to details that might seem inconsistent, or to scammers who may use some of the classic tricks detailed below :
Immediate requests to talk or chat on an email or messaging service outside of the dating site.
Claims that your introduction was "destiny" or "fate", especially early in communication.
Claims to be from the USA but is currently living, working, or travelling abroad.
Asks for money, goods, or any similar type of financial assistance, especially if you have never met in person.
Asks for assistance with personal transactions (opening new bank accounts, depositing or transferring funds, shipping merchandise, etc).
Reports a sudden personal crisis and pressures you to provide financial assistance. Be especially wary if the demands become increasingly aggressive.
Tells inconsistent or grandiose stories.