Arlington, VA (PRWEB) February 12, 2016 -- With Valentine’s Day upon us, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary about scammers that lurk on dating websites and social media, preying on those seeking companionship.
“Romance scams are one of the most expensive out there,” notes BBB national spokesperson Katherine Hutt. “We track nearly three dozen different categories of fraud on BBB Scam Tracker, and victims of romance scams are reporting losses averaging almost $10,000. It’s distressing to read the reports, because the scammers don’t just steal money, they steal hearts.”
Read BBB’s warning about romance scams and tips to avoid them at bbb.org/valentine.
To report a scam, go to bbb.org/scamtracker.
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MEDIA CONTACTS: For more information, journalists should contact Katherine Hutt at 703-247-9345 or khutt(at)council(dot)bbb(dot)org or Jasmine Turner at 703-247-9376 or jturner(at)council(dot)bbb(dot)org
Katherine Hutt, CBBB, +1 (703) 247-9345, [email protected]
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