Romance Scam Prevention Act
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-129. (2026-10-20)
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What this bill does
This law requires online dating services (apps and websites) to notify a user when they have exchanged messages with another user who was later banned from the service for fraud. The notification must identify the banned user's profile, warn that the person may have used a false identity or tried to defraud others, advise against sending money or financial information, and provide fraud-prevention tips and customer service contact information. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general can enforce these requirements.
Who it affects
This most affects people who use online dating apps and websites, as well as the companies that operate those services.
Key points
- Dating service providers must alert users who received messages from a user who was later banned for fraud.
- The alert must include the banned user's profile identifier and the last time the two exchanged messages.
- The alert must warn about possible false identities and advise users not to send money or personal financial information.
- The alert must include online fraud prevention information and customer service contact details.
- The FTC and state attorneys general are responsible for enforcing these rules.
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