SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The Venice Police Department is warning residents of a scam involving dating websites.
In social media posts, police say scammers are creating believable profiles on dating sites and social media to quickly build trust, then invent “emergencies” to pressure people for money or personal information.
If someone you met online suddenly needs cash for medical bills, travel problems, or a family crisis, that’s a red flag…