If you suspect an online relationship is a scam, stop all contact immediately. If you are the victim of a romance scam, file a complaint with the FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

Can you go to jail for romance scamming?

Being charged for Internet dating fraud or dating site scams can mean facing federal charges or state charges, either of which can carry long prison sentences. It is not uncommon for involvement with an online dating scam to lead to indictment on multiple counts.

How do you expose a romance scammer?

How to report an online dating scamContact your bank right away, if youve sent money.Collect any records you have of your online relationship, including conversations and transactions.File a police report.Report the incident to: the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. the FBI at ic3.gov.5 Feb 2021