01/16/2026
💻❤️ Being single and tech‑savvy is great… until a “widowed surgeon on an oil rig” falls in love with you after three messages.
Scammers are everywhere right now — in the news, in your inbox, and definitely in your DMs. They study your profile, mirror your interests, and then hit you with the classics: No video calls. Big emotions. Sudden emergencies. And eventually… MONEY.
🚫 QUICK REALITY CHECK:
• If they can’t video chat, they’re not real.
• If they ask for money, they’re not in love.
• If their story sounds like a Netflix drama, trust your instincts.
You deserve real connection — not a scammer with a stolen profile picture and a script. Stay sharp, stay proud, and protect your heart and your wallet.
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