This is how you can protect yourself from love fraud: The keyword “ACHTSAM” from Mimikama
Romance scams are when someone pretends to love you online just to get your money or private information. Sometimes these scammers are very clever and it can be difficult to spot them. But don’t worry, you can protect yourself with the “ATTENTIONAL” principle.
We have developed the keyword “ ATTENTIONAL ” to help people recognize love fraud and protect themselves from it.
The keyword “ATTENTIONAL” consists of seven simple steps that you can remember to surf the Internet safely.
A – watch out for quick emotions
If you meet someone online and he or she says very quickly that he or she loves you, be careful. Love takes time to grow.
C – hedge the photo
Sometimes scammers use pictures of other people that they find on the Internet. If the profile picture looks too good to be true, search for it online. You can upload a photo to Google and see if it appears elsewhere.
H – save your money for yourself
Never give money to someone you only know online. A person who truly loves you will never ask you for money.
Do share personal information
Scammers can do a lot of damage with your personal information. So never give your address, account number or other private information to someone you only know online.
S – prepare for pressure
Sometimes scammers try to put pressure on you to make decisions quickly. Be strong and take your time. Real relationships take time.
A – pay attention to safety when meeting
If you decide to meet someone you know online, choose a public place. Also let a friend or family member know where you are.
M – report something suspicious
If you think someone is trying to scam you, report it to the platform where you met the person. You should also report it to the police.
Romance fraud can happen to anyone. But if you are “CAREFUL” you can protect yourself and surf the internet safely. Always remember that true love takes time and never asks for your money.
In addition to these valuable tips, we have also created a practical graphic on the “ACHTSAM” principle.
This graphic summarizes all of these points and can be easily understood. You can save them, print them and keep them close to you or even share them with your friends and family. This way, everyone can have this important information at their fingertips and remember it when online.
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