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Romance Scam Prevention: New Dating Site Notifications for User Safety

This act mandates online dating services to notify users if they have interacted with someone banned for fraud. The goal is to enhance user safety and protect citizens from financial losses due to romance scams, empowering them with better risk assessment tools for online interactions.
Key points
You will receive a notification if someone you've messaged on a dating site is banned for fraud.
Notifications will include the scammer's username, last contact time, and warnings against sending money or financial information.
Dating services must provide information on avoiding online fraud and customer service contact details.
The act establishes a single national standard, ensuring consistent fraud protection across all states.
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Additional Information
Romance Scam Prevention Act
Print number: S 841
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2025-03-04