Tech Online dating scams are on the rise, FBI and FTC warn. Here are some red flags. February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 Mike Snider, USA TODAY Comments Off on Online dating scams are on the rise, FBI and FTC warn. Here are some red flags. Romance scams are rising across all age groups, the Federal Trade Commission says. The FBI says Americans lost $1 billion to scammers in 2021.