Here are some tips from the FBI you need to be aware of... Be careful what you post and make public online. Scammers can use details shared on social media and dating sites to better understand and target you. Research the person’s photo and profile using online searches to see if the image, name, or details have been used elsewhere.

The FBI Indianapolis posted a message to Twitter Tuesday, explaining that some scammers "gain your trust...to manipulate and steal from you."

As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, FBI Philadelphia is reminding everyone to remain vigilant as criminals operate romance and confidence schemes. In a romance or confidence scam, the victim is led to believe they are in a trusting relationship,

Arvest Bank is warning of a possible romance scam where fraudsters create a fake online identity to gain a victim's trust.