{"id":4115,"date":"2026-02-06T09:04:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T17:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/information-systems\/2026\/02\/06\/stay-safe-this-valentines-day-romance-scams-are-on-the-rise\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T15:46:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:46:18","slug":"stay-safe-this-valentines-day-romance-scams-are-on-the-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/2026\/02\/06\/stay-safe-this-valentines-day-romance-scams-are-on-the-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Safe This Valentine\u2019s Day: Romance Scams Are on the Rise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As Valentine\u2019s Day approaches, many in our Chapman community look forward to celebrating with friends, partners, and loved ones. Unfortunately, this season also brings a significant spike in romance scams, schemes where cybercriminals exploit trust, emotions, and loneliness for financial gain. Reports from universities, national law enforcement experts, and global fraud prevention organizations all point to one clear trend: romance fraud is increasing, more sophisticated, and more emotionally manipulative than ever.<\/p>\n<p>As your Chief Information Security Officer, I want to ensure our entire Chapman community stays informed, alert, and protected.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Is a Romance Scam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Romance scams occur when a scammer develops a fake emotional connection, often through dating apps, social media, or even messaging platforms, and then uses that trust to manipulate someone into sending money, sharing sensitive information, or granting access to accounts. Offenders often:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Express strong feelings unusually quickly<\/li>\n<li>Refuse to meet in person or over an authentic video chat<\/li>\n<li>Claim emergencies requiring financial help<\/li>\n<li>Exploit personal details found on social media<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These scams affect people of all ages and backgrounds. The FBI continues to highlight that anyone can be a victim.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Romance Scams Increase Around Valentine\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Across higher education communities nationwide, law enforcement and university safety departments warn that scammers intensify their activity in early February. Scammers craft highly personalized messages, often using AI-generated content or even videos to appear more convincing.<\/p>\n<p>They may also push:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fake dating\u2011app \u201cpremium upgrade\u201d links<\/li>\n<li>Imposter Valentine\u2019s Day gift or flower delivery sites<\/li>\n<li>Fraudulent event or ticket offers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these is designed to steal money, personal information, or both.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Protect Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Verify before you trust: If something feels \u201coff,\u201d pause and confirm. Use known, separate communication channels to verify identities.<\/li>\n<li>Never send money or gifts to someone you haven\u2019t met in person. This includes wire transfers, prepaid cards, gift cards, or cryptocurrency.<\/li>\n<li>Be cautious with links and online offers. Fake Valentine\u2019s gift sites spike in early February. Stick to reputable businesses and double-check URLs.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen your digital defenses. Enable two-factor authentication, use strong passwords, and avoid oversharing personal details on social media.<\/li>\n<li>Talk to someone you trust. An outside perspective can help reveal inconsistencies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>If You Suspect a Scam<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you think you or someone you know may be involved in a romance scam, stop communicating with the individual immediately. Do not send any money or additional information. <strong>Report the situation to Chapman IS&amp;T\u2019s Information Security team at<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:abuse@chapman.edu\">abuse@chapman.edu<\/a> or to local law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remember: You are never bothering us by double-checking. 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