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