Law enforcement officials are finding that not even Valentine's Day is immune to potential scammers for financial gain.
The city of Duluth's police department has posted a warning that there are cases where scammers may invest weeks, event months, pretending to form a "genuine" connection before shifting conversations before shifting conversations to financial matters.
Some of the scammers will attempt to tap into investment or cryptocurrency accounts as part of their scheme, according to a recent FBI press release.
The Duluth Police Department's Facebook page posts some suggestions to help prevent a scam:
- Do not disclose personal information or act on financial advice from an online acquaintance.
- Google the person's name or photograph to uncover potential scams.
- Trust your own instincts; reach out to your bank as soon as anything seems off with your finances.
For more tips and details, click on the following link: https://www.fbi.gov/.../common-scams-and.../romance-scams
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