Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Romance scams in the UK: Report Fraud
Keep your employer and job title off your profile until you trust someone, as scammers look for people with good incomes. If someone you haven't met asks for money, stop. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, report it to Report Fraud at reportfraud.police.uk or on 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101.
Investment and crypto romance scams
Be wary of anyone you've met online who moves the chat on to an investment tip or a crypto platform. Never send money to someone you haven't met in person. In the US, report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.
Source: FBI: FBI cautions public to be wary of online romance scams
Reporting to the FTC in the US
In the US, report romance scams to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, and tell the site where you met. For an after-work date, meet somewhere public and plan your route home before you go.
Source: FTC: FTC announces new fraud reporting platform, ReportFraud.ftc.gov