Roach knows how easy it is to fall for an online romance scam. It almost happened to her back in 2016. "I went and signed up ...

Scammers are getting sophisticated when it comes to catfishing older adults. Can you spot telltale signs you’re being conned ...

As AI-empowered scammers threaten digital romantics, online dating services need better systems for ensuring trust and ...

Warning signs are necessary due to the presence of scammers, preying on people who are often alone and vulnerable.

“Romance scams are an epidemic. They prey on people from all walks of life. The scams typically originate via text, social ...

Attorney General Dave Sunday urges Pennsylvanians to be aware of romance scams, known as "catfishing," which are on the rise ...

The Federal Trade Commission reports Americans lost $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023, more than double the $547 million lost in 2022.

In 2022, almost 70,000 people reported being romance scam victims as older adults reportedly lost nearly $240 million according to the FTC.

As her story shows, even someone as successful and connected as Linkin — who roomed for a time with the rock star Stevie Nicks — could fall victim to a devastating romance catfish scam.