What happens when a scammer finds out you are on to them?

Millions of people turn to online dating apps or social networking sites to meet someone. But instead of finding romance, many find a scammer trying to trick them into sending money.

Some of the most common online dating scams include these:

Fake dating sites: Scam dating sites claim to be legitimate but are actually filled with scammers or

underpopulated. These websites are created to mine your information.

Photo scams: Scammers will convince the victim to send their personal information in exchange for intimate photos of the scammer.

Military romance scams: Scammer will pose as a military member likely deployed. They build trust by using military jargon and titles, then ask for money to cover military-related expenses, such as flights home.

Intimate activity scams: Scammer connects with the victim on multiple social media websites. Once they become closer, the scammer convinces the victim to undress and then threatens them with the recordings.

Code verification scams: Scammers will send a fake verification code through email or text, posing to be a dating app or website. Once the victim clicks on it, it will ask for their personal information, including Social Security Number and credit cards.

Inheritance scams: Scammers will make the victim believe they need to get married in order to get their inheritance. In this case, they will ask the victim to help pay for something like airfare.

After connecting with the victim through a fake profile, they'll strike up a conversation and start building a relationship by regularly chatting with them.

Once the victim starts to trust the romance scammer and believes they have a truthful relationship, the cybercriminal will make up a story, ask the victim for money, and vanish.