Module 5, Page 2 – Romance Scam. What to do if someone tries to manipulate your feelings online?

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In this lesson, you will learn how to spot romance scams.

These scams can start on social media, dating apps, or even through email.

The goal is simple:

to trick someone into sending money or personal information by pretending to care.

We will help you spot the signs and protect yourself, and those you care about.

The national picture. These scams are part of a much bigger story. In 2025, Americans 60 and older reported losing $7.748 billion to online fraud across 201,266 victims. Read Stolen Trust, our 2026 special study that maps the full elder-fraud landscape, with five years of FBI data and one practical plan to fix it.