Scammers worm their way into a victim’s heart to gain access to their money through false pretenses. Imagine matching with ...

Romance scams lead to billions of dollars in losses worldwide every year. According to AARP, about 1 in 10 people age 50 and over say they have made what they consider a romantic connection online and ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Whether it's looking for long-term companionship or a casual encounter, nearly one-third of Americans turn to the internet for love, according to a recent Pew Research report. But being ...

In 2024, Americans reported losing $470 million to scams that started with texts, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Text scams are also becoming harder to detect with AI. Knowing what to look ...

The Ohio Attorney’s General Office has launched a hotline that aims to prevent online romance scams, which have targeted ...

Imagine matching with someone on a dating app who seems to have it all: charm, wealth, a glamorous lifestyle and serious intentions about building a future with you. That was the promise prosecutors ...

Reformed 'romance scammer' gives tips on how to avoid being a victim Romance scams have climbed to record highs in recent years. In North Carolina, 539 victims lost $17.3 million to romance scams in ...

Valentine’s Day might put you in the mood to look for love online. Unfortunately, criminals are also on the hunt, but for victims, not romance.

Today’s chronically online world seems to breed more scam and spam messages than ever before. While people may be better at recognizing phishy calls, emails and texts, scammers are becoming bolder, ...