Older Adults & Families · Lesson 6
Romance and Relationship Financial Exploitation
Do not send substantial funds to an online relationship you cannot independently verify. Discuss concerns with someone outside the relationship.
- A scammer may build trust for months before requesting money.
- Stories may involve medical care, travel, legal problems, business opportunities or investments.
- The emotional relationship can make normal skepticism feel disloyal.
Do not send substantial funds to an online relationship you cannot independently verify. Discuss concerns with someone outside the relationship.
This is Lesson 6 of the Financial Scams Education Series (Older Adults & Families). Continue with Grandchild, Child and Family-Emergency Scams.
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