Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Report scams to the Vermont Attorney General
Relationship imposter scams were in Vermont's top 10 scams for 2024. Report a scam to the Attorney General's Consumer Assistance Program on 800-649-2424 or by email at AGO.CAP@vermont.gov.
Report fraud to the FTC
Report any romance scam at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, whether or not you lost money, or call 1-877-FTC-HELP. You get next steps after you file.
Source: FTC: New fraud reporting platform, ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Tell the FBI's IC3
Be wary of a match who seems too perfect, wants to leave the site quickly or always has an excuse not to meet. Never send money to someone you only know online, and file a complaint at ic3.gov.
Further readingOur sister site Smooch explains how romance fraud works and how to spot a catfish. WhichDating, our sister review site, explains the signs of a dating scammer.