Understanding Romance Scams and Prevention

Stevie, a reformed scam artist, teaches viewers how to avoid romance scams. He explains how scammers create fake profiles on dating sites, build fake relationships, and eventually ask for money under false pretenses. Stevie provides tips to identify and avoid these scams, emphasizing the importance of being cautious with online interactions and never sending money to someone you haven't met.

What is the main purpose of Stevie's Scam School?

• To teach people how to scam others

• To help people avoid being scammed

• To promote online dating

• To sell dating services

What is the first step in the Romance Scam according to Stevie?

• Asking for money for flights

• Building a relationship over several months

• Creating fake profiles on dating sites

• Sending flowers and gifts

What kind of photos did Stevie use for his fake profiles?

• Photos of random people he met

• Photos of celebrities

• Stock photos from the internet

• Photos of his friends

How did Stevie make his fake relationships seem more legitimate?

• By meeting in person

• By sending flowers, bears, and love poems

• By sharing personal secrets

• By introducing them to his family

Who helped Stevie by making phone calls with a French accent?

• A professional actor

• His friend Antoine

• His brother

• A random stranger

What did Stevie ask for to finalize his scam?

• A new phone

• Money for flights

• A place to stay

• Personal information

What did Stevie and Antoine do with the money they received?

• Donated it to charity

• Went on a holiday to Paris

• Invested it in stocks

• Bought a new car

What is one tip Stevie gives to avoid being scammed?

• Ignore all online dating profiles

• Be wary of profile pictures that don't match the description

• Send money only after meeting in person

• Always trust profile pictures

What should you never do according to Stevie, even if someone has sent you gifts?

• Share your personal information

• Talk to them on the phone

• Send them money

• Meet them in person