Romance scammers create fake profiles on dating sites and apps, or contact their targets through popular social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, or Google Hangouts. The scammers strike up a relationship with their targets to build their trust, sometimes talking or chatting several times a day.

What are 3 common scams?

What are some common types of scams?Debt collection scams.Debt settlement and debt relief scams.Foreclosure relief scams.Grandparent scam.Imposter scams.Mail fraud.Mortgage closing scams.Lottery or prize scams.More items •3 Jun 2019