FBI Warns of Verification Scams Targeting Dating Site Users

The FBI warns of a scam targeting online dating users where fraudsters move conversations off-platform, provide links to fake ‘verification’ sites that collect names, contact details, and credit card information, and then redirect victims into low-quality paid dating services that charge recurring fees; the advisory includes tips to avoid such scams and to report suspicious profiles. The notice was shared alongside guidance from KnowBe4 and a link to the FBI’s advisory.