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If an online love interest asks you for money, it’s probably a scam.

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission receives thousands of reports each year about romance scammers who create fake online relationships only to rob their victims.

Millions of Americans use dating sites, social networking sites and chat rooms to meet people, but scammers use them too, and eventually they ask for money.

The FTC’s new infographic, developed with the American Bankers Association Foundation, lists common signs of and how to handle them.

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission works to promote competition, and protect and educate consumers. You can and file a consumer complaint online or by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357).  Like the FTC on , follow us on , read our blogs and subscribe to press releasesfor the latest FTC news and resources.