In this fireside chat, we’ll talk about the ick side of online dating. People lose millions of dollars every year to romance scams, and sextortion schemes are horrendous crimes aimed at financial gain, private data, and humiliation. We’ll discuss red flags and how you can take action if you are a victim.

Featured Speakers:

Matthew O'Neill, Partner, 5OH Consulting LLC
Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director, National Cybersecurity Alliance

Additional Resources:

Federal Trade Commission: Romance scammers’ favorite lies exposed
FBI: Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
United States Secret Service: Stay Safe Online: Avoid Romance Scams
AARP: Fraud Watch Network
Advocating Against Romance Scammers: The "MY VOICE" Campaign
National Cybersecurity Alliance: Online Romance and Dating Scams
Frozen Pii: Protect Your Identity & Data for Free

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