Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Report fraud to the FTC
If someone you met online asks for money or you think you have been scammed, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can report even if you did not lose money, and you will get next steps.
Source: FTC: FTC announces new fraud reporting platform, ReportFraud.ftc.gov
File a report with the FBI's IC3
The FBI warns about people who seem too perfect, always have an excuse not to meet or ask for money. Never send money to someone you have not met, stop contact and file a complaint at ic3.gov.
Source: FBI: FBI cautions public to be wary of online romance scams
Tell the Maryland Attorney General
You can report a scam to the Maryland Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division on its consumer hotline, 410-528-8662, or toll-free on 1-888-743-0023. You can also file a complaint online.
Source: Maryland Office of the Attorney General: Consumer Protection Division