Please listen to Rey Velez...

He was contacted by a woman that has lost money. He is not online looking for a relationship, and he will not ask for money of any kind. He is on TikTok and Instagram, not on any dating or chat apps. He is aware of the fake accounts and he cannot do anything about it. Please pay attention to the red flags. But the best way to be safe is to stop talking to strangers. Stop, think, and verify. Only YOU can keep YOURSELF safe on social media. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

 Please listen to RyanCopka.....

This is a direct quote from his TikTok account:

"Hey guys! Because of the overwhelming amount of fake accounts pretending to be me, I’ve decided to partner with Bantyr, a private messaging platform where I can actually connect with you guys 1-on-1 without any confusion about who you’re talking to. So going forward, if you want to personally message me, have a conversation, or get a response directly from me, Bantyr is going to be the place to do it. I’ll still be interacting with you guys on my Lives, but Bantyr will be my only place for private messages and 1-on-1 conversations. If you’ve ever wanted to talk to me personally, come find me on Bantyr. I’d love to connect with you guys!

And just remember: if someone is privately messaging you claiming to be me anywhere else, it’s not me."

Stay safe on social media. Do not talk to strangers and do not send any money. Only you can protect yourself against romance fraud.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.