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5. Fake florist scams. Last-minute flower orders can lead to fraudulent purchases. Some phony online florists take payment but never deliver the flowers, while others send subpar or wilted arrangements. Many consumers report falling victim to fake florists who advertise heavily around Valentine’s Day but disappear after taking orders. Red Flags: Experts advise against trusting anyone online and recommend contacting local law enforcement if you become a victim of a romance scam. Valentine’s Day is a time for flowers, candy, romance Consumers planning to spend big this Valentine's Day should be aware of scams. Romance scams target vulnerable people by building trust and then asking for money. Fake websites and florists may With Valentine's Day approaching, the FBI is reminding people to stay vigilant as criminals operate romance scams. FBI warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day. Share Copy Link. Copy CLEVELAND — As Valentine's Day draws near, FBI Cleveland is warning the public about the dangers of romance scams and confidence fraud, which continues to rise, particularly in online relationships. Though Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, the FBI Philadelphia Field Office is reminding the public to be vigilant as criminals operate romance and confidence fraud schemes all year long. This Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be big, according to projections by the National Retail Federation, which suggests that total consumer spending may reach $27.5 billion. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - If a celebrity is messaging you on Facebook and asking for money, they may not be real. With Valentine’s Day approaching, experts are warning people about romance scams. That is when people assume they are in a relationship with someone who isn’t real. Representatives "I've had the blues, the reds, and the pinks. One thing’s for sure: Love stinks." Far be it from us to criticize love on Valentine’s Day, but “Love Stinks” – the 80s hit by the J. Geils Band – describes what the FTC Consumer Sentinel Data Book tells us about the injury inflicted by romance scammers. And one statistic is particularly surprising. Consumer warnings for those looking for love - or chocolate - this Valentine's Day. The FBI says anyone can be a victim of a romance scam, but the most likely are women -- 2 to 1 over men Valentine's Day is just around the corner — and it seems men are caught in a love trap. For reports of romance scams involving male victims jumped 40 per cent between 2022 and 2023, according to Most men understand that Valentines Day is mandatory. For proof, go to your nearest florist or grocery store floral department on Feb. 13 and 14 and see the long lines. ‘Occupy Valentine’s Day’ This year, Americans are expected to set a record for Valentine’s Day spending: $27.4 billion, up 32 percent from last year’s $20.7 billion, which was also a The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to look out for Valentine's Day scams. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:22:08 GMT (1739319728293) Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (common) Here are some of the top subject lines for the 2024 Valentine’s Day spam agenda: the perfect romantic rose bear gift is here to ensure your loved one feels truly loved; revitalize romance a closer look at potency tablets; 50 off valentine s day must haves in stores; valentine gift for men; the best valentine gift for your partner Make him his favorite meal for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner, and then put the leftovers in this mini Crock-Pot for his lunch the next day. It's personal, portable, and at 20 oz, it's the perfect size for taking leftovers, soups, chili, and more. As Valentine’s Day approaches this Friday, Feb. 14, scammers ramp up efforts to exploit those looking for love or the perfect gift. Authorities and consumer protection agencies are warning about You don't see commercials on tv for "Buy him the best gift this valentines day, the gift he has always wanted a 75 inch LED 240 hz TV for his man cave, only 5999." No, you hear about chocolates, flowers, and jewelry. Shit all women want. Valentines day is a scam and is totally lopsided. It is an old tradition that needs to die with the Valentine’s Day is a day that is supposed to celebrate love and appreciation. However, this day of love seems to be one of the most disputed holidays in America. People cannot agree whether this day is a scam created by greeting card companies or a harmless day of fun. Going into this column, I realized Valentine’s Day has been acknowledged possibly since the death of St Valentine, in the year 270. Even though the story of St Valentine is a legend, people recognized his story for going against the Roman emperor at the time, and marrying young couples in secret instead of sending the young men into the army.
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