: A scammer may claim their camera is broken to avoid showing that they do not match the person in the photo. Steps to Verify and Report Suspicious Photos

: Scammers often use clear, front-facing selfies of real people—such as digital creators or military personnel—to make fake IDs or believable dating profiles.

: Red flags include early professions of love, stories about financial emergencies, or requests for payment via non-refundable methods like cryptocurrency or gift cards.