(Undated) — Valentine’s Day is here, and scammers want to exploit those looking for love. According to the National Retail Federation, consumer spending will reach nearly twenty-six billion dollars for Valentine’s Day and scammers want their piece of the pie. Better Business Bureau Investigator, Don O’Brien, says consumers need to be on the lookout for “romance scams.”
According to O’Brien, scammers “looking for love” online use phony profiles to siphon money from those believing they found a good partner. If you are a part of a “romance scam,” you can file a complaint by visiting bbb.org.