Perpetrating an online romance scam can lead to criminal charges in federal court. This is especially true if the scam occurs across state lines or across international borders. The federal government has laws prohibiting Internet Fraud, identity theft, and bank fraud, among many other criminal laws.

Can someone go to jail for scamming you?

Depending on the state in which you live and the crime youre charged with, fraud can be either a felony or misdemeanor offense. Incarceration. Fraud convictions bring with them the possibility of a jail or prison sentence. Federal charges can lead to 10 years or more in federal prison.

Can the police do anything about a scammer?

It is generally best to file a police report on a scammer, reach out to your bank, and file a complaint with the appropriate federal agency as soon as possible after you have been scammed. To file a police report for a scam, you will need make a call to or visit the fraud division of your local police department.

Can you press charges on a scammer?

I reported it to the Federal Trade Commission. Telling the Federal Trade Commission helps us stop ripoffs, scams, and fraudsters. To file a complaint, just go to ftc.gov/complaint, and answer the questions. Or call Thats all there is to it.