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AG warns Kentuckians about online dating scams By Terry Sebastian/Crystal Staley Frankfort, KY - As Valentine's Day approaches, Attorney General Andy Beshear is warning Kentuckians to be wary of online dating scams that have already caused four victims in Campbell, Jefferson and Wayne counties to report losses of nearly $300,000 this year. In each case, a "sweetheart scammer" used legitimate online dating websites Match.com and eHarmony to lure victims into a fake online relationship. The scammer played on the victim's emotions by duping them into sending thousands of dollars to supposedly help them get out of various types of legal or financial trouble. Beshear said one victim lost more than $12,000 to their sweetheart scammer and even purchased a wedding dress for a supposed February 2019 wedding date. Beshear said in 2017, the FBI reported sweetheart scams cost victims in the United States more than $211 million in losses, which makes it the second-largest online crime in terms of money taken from victims. The largest online crime where victims lose the most money involves fake business phishing scams. "As I have traveled the state over the last three years, senior citizens, many who recently lost their spouse, have repeatedly told me they were too embarrassed to report their financial losses and heartbreak after falling victim to a sweetheart scam," Beshear said. "As Valentine's Day approaches I encourage Kentuckians to talk with friends and family who are dating online or seeking companionship about the red flags associated with a sweetheart scammer." Red Flags of Sweetheart Scammer:
Since taking office, Beshear has made protecting Kentucky families from scams one of the top priorities for his office. To stay ahead of scammers Kentuckians can sign up for the Office of the Attorney General's Scam Alerts. To enroll text the words KYOAG Scam to GOV311 (468311) or online at ag.ky.gov/scams and select text message or email alert. This story was posted on 2019-02-05 08:28:32
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