Romance Scams on the Rise in Montana

The Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) is urgently warning residents about the growing threat of romance scams in the state.

The Rising Threat of Romance Scams: Romance scams, which involve deceptive online relationships often initiated through dating websites, apps, or social media, have become increasingly prevalent. Scammers create fake profiles to lure unsuspecting individuals seeking companionship, ultimately asking for or stealing money once they’ve gained the victim’s trust. According to the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Data Book, a staggering $823 mi...