Rise in romance scams reported in Mississippi

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office is warning about the rise of romance scams in Mississippi right now.

They mostly come in the form of relationship investment scams, where scammers use fake profiles, photos, videos, and voices to appear attractive and credible to build trust and emotional attachment with people before asking for money and encouraging victims to participate in fraudulent investments.

One way you can verify the legitimacy of finance professionals is by using the Secretary of State’s search tool online or by calling the office.