Fake Lover
Be careful: This fraud is characterized by con artists targeting lonely seniors who use online dating sites in order to gain their trust and take them for granted. the fraudsters use emotion to lure their victims into giving them money and sometimes even the right to take out a home equity loan.
Dangers: Seniors may wake up in the middle of debts and even have their identity stolen.
What is being done: AARP discuss more on this topic and how to avoid becoming a victim.
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