Security News > 2020 > February > 13 tips to avoid Valentine's Day online romance scams
2020-02-10 18:41
Valentine's Day will give rise to romance scams, often directed toward people who use dating sites and apps.
Victims of such scams sometimes avoid reporting them out of shame, embarrassment, or humiliation, according to the FBI. As such, the criminals can make a clean getaway.
Valentine's Day is a special day for romance for many couples.
For criminals, it's a special day for scamming.
"For cybercriminals, Valentine's Day is just another holiday and the opportunity for just another scam." Terence Jackson, chief information security officer at Thycotic, said.