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What are sweetheart (or romance) scams?
Sweetheart scammers use fake profiles on dating sites to engage other users, stir up romantic feelings, and ask for money. Sweetheart scams go by other names, too: online dating scams, confidence scams, romance scams, or catfishing. Scammers commonly target older adults, who often have retirement savings and likely live alone. And, adults 60 and older tend