60 I Romance Scams: How to Avoid Getting Scammed Before You Say "I Do"

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Today we’re discussing a topic that’s usually not talked about until it’s too late: Wedding or Romance Scams.

Yes, there are obvious signs of a scammer. For example, someone asking you to wire them money without a contract or someone emailing you out of the blue from a sketchy email. But oftentimes these individuals are much craftier and you have no idea of the scam until it’s too late!  Wedding and romance scams occur often because couples are preoccupied with daily life ON TOP of trying to plan a wedding. This makes them a prime target for a scam.

There’s a lot of money to be spent in the wedding industry, and it’s important to be aware of those who may try to take advantage of that.  If you're reading this post, you might be wondering:

• What are signs of a wedding scammer?
• How can I protect my assets while planning a wedding? 
• Why do scammers target engaged couples?
• How do romance scams happen?

Wedding and romance scams happen all the time. There's a scammer for every person out there. So make sure you protect yourself by following the advice in today's podcast.

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