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Romance Scams: The Stories Scammers Tell and How to Spot Them

HCD Editorial Team

How romance scammers work, the stories they use, why requests for gift cards, crypto or wire transfers give them away, and what to do if you’ve sent money.

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Sextortion and Intimate Images: How to Protect Yourself and Get Help

HCD Editorial Team

How sextortion scams work, why paying rarely ends them, the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act’s 48-hour removal rule, and where adults and teens can get images removed.

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Dating App Subscriptions: Costs, Auto-Renewal and How to Cancel

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How dating app subscriptions and add-ons work, why deleting the app doesn’t cancel them, how to cancel through Apple, Google or the web, and refunds.

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Latest guides

  • First Date Safety: A Practical Checklist for Meeting Someone New
  • Is Your Match Real? How to Check Before You Meet
  • Romance Scams: The Stories Scammers Tell and How to Spot Them
  • Sexual Health and STI Testing: A Plain Guide for Casual Daters

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