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FBI Miami warns South Florida residents about dating app robberies<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\tUpdated: 6:36 PM EDT Jul 9, 2026\n\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\tEditorial Standards \u24d8<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\tVideo above: News and weather for Thursday, July 9, 2026The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning to South Florida residents after an increase in robberies while using dating applications.The FBI said dating scams have been around for years, but the recent trend is particularly dangerous because violence is involved.The FBI said suspects contact a victim through a dating app to arrange a private meeting, then rob the victim.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsThe FBI said one robbery ended with the suspect brandishing a firearm and robbing the victim of items and cash. The victim was forced to withdraw money from an ATM.The FBI advises users on dating apps do not share your net worth, only meet in a safe location and be aware of your surroundings, do not share personally identifiable information and be careful of \u201cunverified\u201d dating app profiles.Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.\u201cA criminal posing as a legitimate dating interest can take advantage of a potential victim who is looking for a romantic relationship,\u201d Adam Berry, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, FBI Miami, said in a statement. \u201cWe urge people using dating apps to protect themselves. Ensure you are taking precautions to prevent yourself from falling into a dangerous situation.\u201dDating apps like Bumble, Facebook Dating, Hinge and Tinder among others offer similar safety information to their users, including:Do not share personal contact information (For example: phone numbers, email addresses, financial information, social media handles, or physical addresses) on your dating profileDo not post photos of a child on your dating profileDo not send moneyDo not leave the dating platform immediately or use your personal email to chatScammers claim to be in love with you very quickly and persuade you to talk with them or make plans to visit you but cancelTell a trusted person about your date plansMeet the person at a public location on the first dateMake sure your mobile phone is chargedPlan your own transportationDo not drink or take drugs if you are pressured to do soDo not leave drinks or personal items unattendedIf you feel uncomfortable, leaveIf applicable, ask the person to verify their photos or their profile with the app you are using\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tMIRAMAR, Fla. \u2014 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Video above: News and weather for Thursday, July 9, 2026<\/p>\n The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning to South Florida residents after an increase in robberies while using dating applications.<\/p>\n The FBI said dating scams have been around for years, but the recent trend is particularly dangerous because violence is involved.<\/p>\n The FBI said suspects contact a victim through a dating app to arrange a private meeting, then rob the victim.<\/p>\n Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News<\/a><\/p>\n The FBI said one robbery ended with the suspect brandishing a firearm and robbing the victim of items and cash. <\/p>\n The victim was forced to withdraw money from an ATM.<\/p>\n The FBI advises users on dating apps do not share your net worth, only meet in a safe location and be aware of your surroundings, do not share personally identifiable information and be careful of \u201cunverified\u201d dating app profiles.<\/p>\n Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cA criminal posing as a legitimate dating interest can take advantage of a potential victim who is looking for a romantic relationship,\u201d Adam Berry, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, FBI Miami, said in a statement. \u201cWe urge people using dating apps to protect themselves. Ensure you are taking precautions to prevent yourself from falling into a dangerous situation.\u201d<\/p>\n Dating apps like Bumble<\/a>, Facebook Dating<\/a>, Hinge<\/a> and Tinder<\/a> among others offer similar safety information to their users, including:<\/p>\n Do not share personal contact information (For example: phone numbers, email addresses, financial information, social media handles, or physical addresses) on your dating profileDo not post photos of a child on your dating profileDo not send moneyDo not leave the dating platform immediately or use your personal email to chatScammers claim to be in love with you very quickly and persuade you to talk with them or make plans to visit you but cancelTell a trusted person about your date plansMeet the person at a public location on the first dateMake sure your mobile phone is chargedPlan your own transportationDo not drink or take drugs if you are pressured to do soDo not leave drinks or personal items unattendedIf you feel uncomfortable, leaveIf applicable, ask the person to verify their photos or their profile with the app you are using<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"IT\u2019S THURSDAY, JULY 9TH. 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