AG Rokita Warns Hoosiers to be Aware of Romance Scams

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11:56 AM

By Office of the Indiana Attorney General, news release

According to the FBI, victims of romance scams lost $1 billion in 2021 alone.

INDIANAPOLIS - Attorney General Todd Rokita urges Indiana consumers to be on the lookout for romance scams approaching the holiday season. 

Here are a few warning signs that someone might be more interested in your money or personal information than a relationship:

  • Your new romantic interest sends a picture that doesn’t look realistic. Rather, the person looks more like a model from a fashion magazine. 
  • The relationship is moving fast, and the other person quickly professes their love for you. 
  • The person attempts to isolate you from friends and family. 
  • The person requests inappropriate photos or financial information that could later be used against you. 
  • The person can’t meet you in person or communicate on facetime. 
  • The person asks you for money to buy their ticket to visit you, help pay for medical expenses (for them or a family member) or invest in a business. 
  • The person tells you how to pay. He or she requires specific payment methods that are hard to recoup, such as a wire transfer, preloaded gift card, cryptocurrency, or money transfer app. 

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