Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Report fraud to the FTC
If someone you met online asks for money or you think you have been scammed, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or call 1-877-FTC-HELP. You can report even if you did not lose money, and you will get next steps.
Source: FTC: FTC announces new fraud reporting platform, ReportFraud.ftc.gov
File a report with the FBI's IC3
The FBI says to be wary of anyone who seems too perfect, keeps cancelling plans to meet or asks for money. Stop contact and file a complaint at ic3.gov, even if it feels embarrassing.
Source: FBI: FBI cautions public to be wary of online romance scams
Tell the Texas Attorney General
The Texas Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division takes complaints about scams and fraud, online or on its helpline at (800) 621-0508. It acts for the state rather than for you personally, so report to the FTC and IC3 as well.
Source: Texas Attorney General: Victims of nonviolent crimes