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6 Types of COVID-19 Scams to Watch Out For

FICO

This can also take shape as a romance scam, where the criminal creates an enticing fake profile and builds a relationship with their unsuspecting victim. Quid pro quo scams offer a benefit to the victim in exchange for information. Sign up for free Federal Trade Commission (FTC) scam alerts.

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Love: There’s An App For That

PYMNTS

Romance scams — according to various data streams, including the FBI and Federal Trade Commission — have become an increasingly favored tactic among scammers and fraudsters looking to take advantage of the unwitting. In addition, niche dating sites can be a magnet for fraudsters and catfishers.