Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her Romance Scams Consumer Alert in advance of Valentine's Day to educate residents on





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February 13, 2025




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AG Nessel Reissues Romance Scams Consumer Alert Ahead of Valentine’s Day

*LANSING *— Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her Romance Scams Consumer Alert [ [link removed] ] in advance of Valentine's Day to educate residents on common scams found on social media and dating platforms.  

Online romance scams take advantage of people looking for romantic partners on dating sites, apps, or social media. The con artists quickly profess their love for their victims and often claim to be in the military or working abroad to explain why they are unable to meet in person.  

“Romance scams can be emotionally and financially devastating,” Nessel said. “It's crucial to protect yourself so searching for love isn’t exploited by bad actors. Be safe this Valentine’s Day and be wary of anyone who avoids meeting in person, asks for money due to an emergency or pressures you to pay using gift cards.” 

Here are some tips for avoiding romance scams:   


* Use reverse image search websites such as Google Images [ [link removed] ] to see if their image shows up somewhere else.
* Never agree to open a bank account or re-ship goods sent to you.
* Do not send money, prepaid gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency to someone you met online.
* Communicate only through the specific app and avoid giving out personal phone numbers or email addresses.
* If someone appears on your social media and rushes you to start a friendship or romance, slow down and talk to someone you trust before responding.  

For more information about popular consumer scams [ [link removed] ], or if you believe you’ve been a victim, contact the Department of Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team:  

Consumer Protection Team [ [link removed] ]
P.O. Box 30213
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-7599
Fax: 517-241-3771
Toll-free: 877-765-8388
Online complaint form [ [link removed] ]

 

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