The internet has bridged the communications gaps by allowing people to connect from miles away. But where it has connected people, it has spawned actors that seek to use communication for malicious intents. Social networks aside, dating platforms have gained popularity. Dating scams are a frequent occurrence due to new people joining social networking and dating platforms. These new identities coming online may not have the awareness to stay protected against such scams. According to the FBI, dating scams were the seventh most reported cybercrime in 2019.
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