Romance scammers target Valentine's Day emotions, costing victims $672M in 2024. FBI reports 18K cases as fraudsters exploit ...

Romance fraud involves creating fake online personas to gain someone's trust and affection.

Romance scams are surging ahead of Valentine’s Day, with hundreds of thousands of malicious links and fake dating app downloads blocked in just the past mo ...

“A lot of times, we come across romance scams because we’re actually investigating another type of fraud,” Horton said. “A ...

Romance scams have evolved beyond fake profiles and obvious lies, with fraudsters now using AI-powered video impersonation, stolen social media identities, and long-term emotional manipulation to gain ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It often starts with a simple message on social media or a dating app. However, what seems like a possible love connection can turn into a costly scam. “The criminals know how to ...

With Valentine’s Day this weekend, experts are warning that scammers are taking advantage of people looking for love. A scam prevention expert says these schemes are becoming more sophisticated and ...

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, authorities are urging singles to protect not just their hearts, but their wallets. Law enforcement officials say they see an increase in romance scams this ...

According to the AARP Fraud Watch Network, nearly 1 in 10 adults over the age of 50 have been targeted by online romance ...

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner and many people celebrating love, the Better Business Bureau is reminding people to look out for romance scammers who may be looking to steal your money.

There is a blueprint for pulling off what has come to be known as the “Fake Dubai Prince” scam, and it often involves a meticulous, months-long effort to gain a victim’s trust before robbing them of ...

The Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland is warning individuals about romance scams just days away from Valentine's Day. Senior citizens are typically targeted, and some scammers are leveraging ...