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When it is someone you love

Your mom has a new online friend. You are worried.

AllRomance scamsEmergency money scamsInvesting and crypto scamsWhen it is someone you loveAfter the loss

It is hard to bring this up. They may be happy, and they may get defensive. Gentle questions usually work better than telling them they are being scammed. You can go through the warning signs together.

The warning signs

  • They are keeping the relationship or the money quiet
  • Their new friend can never meet
  • Money is leaving their account for new reasons
  • They get upset when you ask

Source: FTC: romance scams

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