FTC – Did a new online friend ask for money? Odds are it’s a scam By BCP Staff June 12, 2025 Scammers create fake profiles and pretend to be someone they’re not… (…)
- – Search online for information about this person and their story, plus the word “scammer.” Have other people posted similar stories?
- – Do a reverse image search of the person’s profile picture. Is it associated with another name or with details that don’t match up?
Beware new exciting people bursting onto your internet scene with an uncanny amount in common with you and then quickly breaking out the “mutual aid” requests.