Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Know the warning signs of a romance scam
The Idaho Department of Finance warns about polished fake profiles, excuses to avoid video calls or meeting, and requests for money or crypto. Talk to someone you trust before sending anything. You can file a complaint with the department on 208-332-8000 or 1-888-346-3378, and it also points to reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Source: Idaho Department of Finance: Romance scams tip (April 2025)
Report to the Idaho Attorney General
The Idaho Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division takes consumer complaints online through its File Consumer Complaint form. You can also call 208-334-2400.
File a report with the FBI's IC3
The FBI warns about people who always have an excuse not to meet or who ask for money. Never send money to someone you have not met, stop contact and file a complaint at ic3.gov.
Source: FBI: FBI cautions public to be wary of online romance scams