FTC Warns the Public Not to Let Online Romance Scammers Turn Them Into ‘Money Mules’
common scheme used by romance scammers involves asking their victims to help them transfer money for various shady purposes, such as getting their inheritance money or closing a business deal. While this may seem innocent, the FTC explains that this turns victims into money launderers.
“Stories like this often set people up to become ‘money mules’–they may think they’re just helping, but they’re really laundering stolen funds,” the agency wrote. “These stories are also used to trick people into sending their own money.”In the latter cases, some victims pay fake fees to accept money that scammers never really sent. Others deposit a check from their scammer lovers and then send them money, only to find out that the check was fake.
After reading all this, some of maybe be disheartened in your quest to find love online. Don’t be sad: Not all love interests are scammers! If you’re still fishing for romance online, there are things to keep in mind and steps you can take to make sure you and your money are safe.According to the FTC, you should know that no legitimate love interest will ask you to send them money via cryptocurrency, gift cards, or wire transfers.
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