07/15/2026
🚨 Introducing Our New Scam Spotlight Series
At Emberwood Capital Partners, protecting your financial future goes far beyond planning. We believe helping you recognize and avoid fraud is just as important. Over the coming weeks, we'll be highlighting some of the most common scams targeting individuals today - from online romance scams and phishing emails to tech support fraud and investment scams. Our goal is to help you recognize the warning signs and provide practical tips to keep you and your loved ones safe.
❤️ Scam Spotlight #1: Romance Scams
Romance scams are designed to exploit trust and emotion. Scammers create fake dating or social media profiles, build an emotional connection over time, and eventually ask for money - often claiming a medical emergency, travel issue, military deployment, or another urgent financial need.
🚩 Warning Signs
• They quickly profess love or talk about a future together.
• They avoid meeting in person or video chatting.
• They ask to move conversations off the dating platform.
• They eventually request money or financial assistance.
🛡️ Protect Yourself
• Take new relationships slowly and verify who you're talking to.
• Be cautious if someone refuses to meet or video chat.
• Never send money to someone you've only met online.
• If something doesn't feel right, talk with a trusted family member or financial professional before acting.
Remember, scammers often rely on urgency and emotion. Taking a moment to pause, verify, and ask questions can prevent a costly mistake.
📖 For a more in-depth look at romance scams and additional ways to protect yourself, check out Charles Schwab's guide here: https://quincyipi.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ClientContent/IQBGM7qYruNbSpMT1Kk-RBz9AamM_9-PMWbccVW37MK6Zk8?e=BT8EXD