{"id":84773,"date":"2024-02-09T11:57:30","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T16:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/?post_type=rbc_my_money_matter&#038;p=84773"},"modified":"2024-02-12T15:23:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T20:23:02","slug":"that-could-never-happen-to-me-7-ways-to-avoid-falling-for-a-romance-scam","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/understanding-cyber-security\/that-could-never-happen-to-me-7-ways-to-avoid-falling-for-a-romance-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThat could never happen to me.\u201d 6 ways to avoid falling for a romance scam."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/cyber-security\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Cyber Security<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">\u201cThat could never happen to me.\u201d 6 ways to avoid falling for a romance scam.<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Diane Amato<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2239691319.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"wooden blocks with icons\" 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socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=\u201cThat could never happen to me.\u201d 6 ways to avoid falling for a romance scam. &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/understanding-cyber-security\/that-could-never-happen-to-me-7-ways-to-avoid-falling-for-a-romance-scam\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/understanding-cyber-security\/that-could-never-happen-to-me-7-ways-to-avoid-falling-for-a-romance-scam\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published February 9, 2024 \u2022 5 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p><strong>Stories of romance scams are increasingly common. While it\u2019s easy to think you\u2019d never fall for such a scam, victims are every age, gender, education level and profession. One of the best ways to avoid being scammed is to acknowledge that it could happen to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Romance scams are an international business. In the last several years, scammers around the world have defrauded victims out of billions of dollars. And while the elderly are among the most scammed demographic, more and more young and digitally savvy individuals are victims of romance scams. The people behind these scams are exceptionally good at what they do and can expertly trick those looking for love into giving up their hearts, their trust and their money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/statistics\/online-dating-scam-statistics\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-84773-38834309\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Surveys revea\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Surveys revea<\/a>l that many people fall victim to romance scams on Valentine\u2019s Day, likely owing to the loneliness of the holiday and the nature of scammers who prey on those feeling vulnerable. This Valentine\u2019s Day, if you\u2019re looking for love, here are ways to protect yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Six ways to avoid falling for a romance scam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Recognize it could happen to you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People of all ages have fallen for a romance scam. Many people assume that scammers only target the elderly and primarily women. But recent studies indicate that adults 18 to59 are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/data-visualizations\/data-spotlight\/2022\/12\/who-experiences-scams-story-all-ages\" data-dig-id=\"LP-84773-7c01933d\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"13% more likely\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">13% more likely<\/a> to fall for a romance scam than adults over 60. And, while women might file more reports of fraud, men report <a href=\"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/statistics\/online-dating-scam-statistics\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-84773-34b7dd12\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"higher losses\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">higher losses<\/a>. Victims also have a range of education levels and professional success<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to understand that anyone can fall for a romance scam and to keep watch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/understanding-cyber-security\/5-ways-to-spot-a-romance-scam\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-84773-d0f49da3\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"for red flags\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">for red flags<\/a> throughout an online relationship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Ask for a photo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, romance scammers\u2019 profile photos are abstract, closely cropped or staged. When you\u2019ve met someone online, ask them for a current photo. One great idea is to ask them to pose with a specific item \u2013 like an avocado or a lightbulb or a spoon. If they\u2019re using someone else\u2019s images, this is a photo that\u2019s hard to fake! And if the person on the other end of the conversation is in fact the real deal, it\u2019s not an offensive request. Just maybe a little quirky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extra tip: Never send compromising photos of yourself, especially to someone you\u2019ve never met in person. They could be used as blackmail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Ask detailed questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Romance scammers are sometimes communicating with several potential victims at one time, and therefore have a standard profile they use. They tend to keep details about themselves vague and don\u2019t share a great deal of personal information. By asking specific, detailed questions \u2013 about where they grew up, their siblings, what they do for a living and where they went to school \u2013 you can easily spot inconsistencies in their story. And, this information help you better get to know a legitimate person better, without the questions seeming out of place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Be careful what you post online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While romance scams often start on online dating sites, scammers are increasingly finding targets on social media. If you post a lot of personal information about yourself on your social accounts, it\u2019s easy for scammers to say all the right things to create a quick attraction. For instance, if your feed is all about the hikes you take with your dog, a scammer can pose as an outdoorsy dog-lover to spark your interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Do your own research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s rare to encounter someone these days without a social media presence of some kind. As you establish an online relationship, do your homework by viewing their social media profiles. If they have few (or no) connections, or all their \u201cfriends\u201d are located overseas, this could mean trouble. You can also do a reverse image search to see if their photos are real. By right clicking on the image of the person and copying the image to <a href=\"https:\/\/images.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-84773-f5af3de1\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"images.google.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">images.google.com<\/a> you can see websites where the image appears. If it\u2019s a stock photo, or the photo belongs to someone else, you\u2019ll be able to tell if the person is a fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Get a second opinion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the saying goes, \u201clove is blind.\u201d When an online relationship flourishes, and you feel a genuine connection with someone, it can be difficult to step back and spot warning signs. However, your online relationship is going, it\u2019s best to have someone you trust take a look at the profile and give their thoughts on the relationship. They may see something that you miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, online dating is the most popular way couples meet and the technology behind dating apps can help people find compatible, lifelong matches. If you are looking for a relationship online, keep to popular sites, watch for warning signs and use the tips above to stay safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse834a1009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse834a1009\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57738-834a1009\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things our lawyers want you to know\"><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse834a1009\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>This article is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. 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