Billions of Android, iPhone checking for ‘roleplayer’ – don’t risk emptied bank

BANK customers have been warned about identity theft scams – they detailed tools and tricks to spot roleplaying scammers.

Chase Bank unveiled a list of ways to recognize imposter scams.

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The major bank said in an article that imposters often pretend to be multiple recognizable organizations or people.

The scams, the bank says, impersonate other banks, governmental organizations or even people looking for romance.

“Scams may happen on dating apps and websites when a perpetrator is more interested in your wallet than your heart,” the bank said.

The FBI reported receiving 1,800 complaints of online romance scams in 2021 alone.

The romance scams cost unsuspecting victims $133 million.

The bank stated that several tell-tale signs point to a potential security break for customers who have fallen for fraud.

Unrecognized medical bills, strange receipts for online purchases, phishing messages on social media and account takeovers indicate a breach.

PROTECTING AGAINST FRAUD

Web users have multiple ways to fight back against potential fraud.

Social Security number tracking lets customers know when their personal information is being used across the internet.

Identification verification can update customers if a line of credit is taken out in their name.

Many online security apps can keep customers safe on the web.

The bank warns customers to always beware of scams that can harm users.

The U.S. Sun reports on ways to identify scams on the internet.