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    Valentine's Day Digital

    Spread love. Avoid romance scams.

    Digital cards + flowers

    • Hallmark eCards — animated, personalized.
    • Jacquie Lawson — beautiful animations.
    • Punchbowl — free animated cards.
    • 1-800-Flowers, ProFlowers.
    • FTD — local florist delivery.
    • Order 3-4 days ahead.

    Long-distance love

    • FaceTime dinner together.
    • Watch movie via Teleparty.
    • Send playlist of meaningful songs.
    • Photo book of memories.
    • Voice memo of why you love them.
    • Schedule activities together apart.

    Romance scam warnings

    • FBI: $1.3 billion lost to romance scams 2023.
    • Online "love" never asks for money.
    • Won't video call = scammer.
    • "Stuck overseas, send money" = scam.
    • Crypto / gift card requests = scam.
    • Background check via TruthFinder.
    • Reverse image search photos.

    Senior dating apps (safer)

    • OurTime — 50+.
    • SilverSingles — 50+.
    • Match.com — established.
    • eHarmony — values-based.
    • Always meet in public first time.
    • Tell family + friend before meeting.
    • Share live location.

    Couples activities tech

    • Cook together — recipe app.
    • Make playlist of your songs.
    • Watch wedding video on TV.
    • Photo slideshow on smart TV.
    • Plan trip — Google Maps explore.
    • Star-gaze with SkyView app.

    Last-minute gifts

    • Amazon Prime same-day.
    • Local florist + Instacart.
    • Restaurant gift card via email.
    • Streaming service subscription.
    • Spotify song dedication.
    • Photo book delivered overnight.

    Memory video

    Most romantic + free: open Photos app. Make slideshow of all your years together. Add favorite song. Show on TV with Apple TV or Chromecast. Beats roses for impact. Print photo book yearly — Shutterfly. Decades of Valentine's memorialized.