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CONCORD, NH — It’s that time of the year again when everyone is scrambling to get sweets for the sweethearts.

However, the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office is warning Granite Staters to be on the lookout for new romance scams. The state said there has been a flurry of romantic relationship romance scams where victims have been played on either social media or telephone by suiters attempting to gather personal information from potential victims.

Like with everything in life, if it is too good to be true, it probably is.

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Signs that someone is attempting to scam you romantically include: A person provides too much personal information, too soon; they quickly try to lure you off a dating website or social media to communicate through text, email, or instant messaging; the person has poor spelling and grammar; they make excuses why you cannot meet in person; they claim to be living or traveling outside the United States (often claiming to be in the military or working on an “oil rig”); the person claims they are trapped abroad and need money to get back home; they request gift cards, cell phones, or cryptocurrency; or they say they have access to funds if you first provide them money or other property.

To keep from being a victim, limit info you share publicly, cease contacting if you suspect someone is scamming you, refuse to send money or give our personal info, and do not click on any links that are sent to you by potential scammers.

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The state has a consumer protection hotline at 603-271-3641 where scams can be reported. It can also be done online with the Federal Trade Commission. Also, anyone who knows of a vulnerable adult being scammed or financially exploited should contact the New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services, at 1-800-949-0470.

Second Black History Month Video Released

The New Hampshire Department of Education, in collaboration with the Woodson Center, has released its second of four videos recognizing Black History Month. The latest video features the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. The soldiers of the 54th were immortalized in the film, “Glory,” and have a statute on the Boston Common across from the Statehouse. The lesson plan is located here, online.

Here is the second Stories of Courage video.

CASA Gets $100K From Nucar

The owners of the Nucar New Hampshire automotive group have made a donation to Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire.

The Dagesse family made the $100,000 donation to the organization to support the org's work protecting and providing for at-risk children. The contribution will be used to fund various operational costs and a program expansion to recruit and train additional advocates around the state, in an effort to assist more than a thousand children.

Founder Dan Dagesse grew up in Colebrook and purchased his first dealership in 1974. The company now has 19 subsidiary brands and 16 dealerships including Nucar and DCD Automotive Group.

Here is everything else going on in New Hampshire right now.

BMW Bursts Into Flames After Crash In Concord: Video

A Manchester man was arrested on drunken driving and speeding charges accused of crashing a car into trees near West Parish Road on Sunday.

Manchester Teen Accused Of Shooting Man In Goffstown

Christoper Lacerte, 19, was arrested on Longwood Avenue, accused of first-degree assault in the alleged shooting on Tibbetts Hill Road.

Concord Police Bust 3 For Drunken Driving In 13 Hours: Cop Log

Cotton swab container leads to fentanyl possession charge; woman faces criminal mischief charge; Concord man arrested on a fugitive warrant.

Amherst, Timberlane Regional Win Tri-County Wrestling Tournament

The Rundlett Blue Dukes of Concord and Mountain View Mountain Lions of Goffstown tie for third; 14 teams competed on Sunday.

Merrimack, Granite State Challenge Defending Champs, Win Again

Merrimack High School bested Kingswood Regional High on Saturday.

10th Annual Amherst Candidates Night Slated For Feb. 24

The Southern New Hampshire Branch of the American Association of University Women will host the Zoom event 12 days before the election.

Distant Dome: Legislature Wants To Criminalize Traditionally Accepted Behavior

In this column, Rayno says there are many instances, including here in New Hampshire, of lawmakers trying to rein in academics.

Vehicle Rolls Crashes, Rolls On Everett Turnpike In Merrimack

One woman was injured after she left the turnpike and crashed into trees. Firefighters used extrication tools to remove her on Monday.

Progressives Target Merrimack Rep For Urging Dems To Consider 'Context' Of Using N-Word

State Rep. Rosemarie Rung (D-Merrimack) is under fire from fellow liberals — and could face progressive challengers this fall's election.

Revenues Continue To Grow; Crashes; Cool Homes; More: PM Patch NH

Plus: Establishment Dems to younger state Reps: Stop snitching; lawmaker proposes dissolving cooperative school districts; sports; more.

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