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The top dating scams to watch for in 2025 include AI-powered scams using fake profiles and deepfakes, romance scams where fraudsters build trust before asking for money, and cryptocurrency and investment scams that promise high returns. Other prevalent scams are sextortion, catfishing, and online purchase scams which often overlap with romance scams. It's important to be wary of anything that seems too good to be true, and to never send money or personal information to someone you've only met online.
Top dating scams to look out for
AI and deepfake scams: Scammers use artificial intelligence to create convincing fake profiles and even deepfake videos to manipulate victims.
Romance scams: A classic scam that uses emotional manipulation to build a relationship before asking for money for emergencies, travel, or other fabricated needs.
Cryptocurrency and investment scams: These scams often start within a romance scam, with the fraudster convincing you to invest in fake platforms, sometimes with the promise of high returns.
Catfishing: Scammers use fake photos (sometimes AI-generated) and stolen information to create a fake online persona to lure a victim into a relationship.
Sextortion: Scammers pressure you to share explicit photos or videos and then blackmail you with them for money.
Fake dating sites: These platforms may be designed to collect your personal information or lead you to other scams.
Malware and phone scams: Scammers might try to get you to click malicious links or install apps that can steal your information or gain control of your device.
Online purchase scams: Scammers might create fake e-commerce sites or use triangulation fraud, where stolen credit cards are used to fulfill orders, and you get caught in the middle.
Imposter scams: Scammers pretend to be someone they're not, such as a military member or a wealthy individual, to gain your trust and affection.
Money mule recruitment: Scammers might use a romance scam to recruit you into becoming a "money mule," using your bank account to move stolen funds.
How to protect yourself
Never send money or personal information: to someone you've only met online.
Be suspicious of anyone who claims to be overseas: and consistently makes excuses for not meeting in person or video chatting.
Perform a reverse image search: on their photos to see if they appear under another person's name.
Be wary of relationships that move too quickly: or involve requests for explicit content.
Use reputable dating sites: and be cautious of suspicious links or QR codes.
If you suspect a scam, report it immediately: to the platform and to the authorities, such as the FBI.