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DHS Deputy Varvaro Placed on Leave Over $40K Dating Scam

4/23/2026

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DHS Deputy Assistant for Counterterrorism Julia Varvaro was placed on leave after a DHS official warned that her alleged $40,000 dating-app scam could pose a security risk.
Varvaro met Robert B. on Hinge in December, dated him, and traveled to South Carolina and Italy before an ex-boyfriend filed a complaint with the DHS Office of Inspector General.
Varvaro denied the claims and said she could not be reached for comment.

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DHS Deputy Assistant for Counterterrorism Julia Varvaro was placed on leave after a DHS official warned that her alleged $40,000 dating-app scam could pose a security risk.
Varvaro met Robert B. on Hinge in December, dated him, and traveled to South Carolina and Italy before an ex-boyfriend filed a complaint with the DHS Office of Inspector General.
Varvaro denied the claims and said she could not be reached for comment.