Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – According to the FBI, romance scams can happen all year long, but Valentine’s Day is a good time to remind the public of the warning signs of these types of scams. FBI Springfield Assistant Special Agent in Charge Karen Marinos talks with Joey McLaughlin on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch about red flags to look for, and what to do if you think you are involved with a scammer.
Beware of the romance scam this Valentine’s Day
In 2023, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that Illinoisians lost almost $19 million in romance scams, a slight increase from the previous year
