EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you’re looking to find that special someone on a dating app or website, experts say you should also be keeping an eye out for scammers.
28/22 News Reporter Amelia Sack spoke with local law enforcement about how to protect yourself from romance scams this season.
Online dating sites and apps are popular spots for those searching for a soulmate, But they can also be hotspots for scammers.
“Romance scams are specifically targetting people who are using dating apps, and dating websites,” said Pennsylvania State Police Troop N Public Information Officer Trooper Anthony Petroski.
Looking for love online ahead of Valentine’s Day? Look a little closer. Otherwise, a romance scammer could plague your pockets.
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“What they do is they use the grooming process so they talk to people, develop a good rapport that might go on for a few days maybe even for a few weeks, and it’s all good conversation,” Trooper Petroski explained.