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How to tell if the person you met this summer is who they say they are
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Stacker , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on how to identify potential scammers and avoid being taken advantage of are available from the Federal Trade Commission and other sources, including KVIA ABC-7.
Summer romances can be especially alluring, with the heat and free time contributing to their appeal. However, this also makes them a target for fraudsters. Scammers are taking advantage of the romantic nature of summer flings, using advanced technology to create fake personas.
Generative AI and deepfakes are being used to deceive people, making summer romance schemes more sophisticated. Further details on how to identify potential scammers and avoid being taken advantage of are available from the Federal Trade Commission and other sources, including KVIA ABC-7.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Summer romances can be especially alluring, with the heat and free time contributing to their appeal. However, this also makes them a target for fraudsters. Scammers are taking advantage of the…
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