Georgia officials warn of uptick in romance scams
The Better Business Bureau says if you are buying gifts for loved, you have to be wary of new scams targeting innocent shoppers online. Last year, the Federal Trade Commission received 64,000 complaints and losses of more than one billion dollars due to romance scams.
Romance scams have evolved into multi-million-dollar operations, preying on lonely hearts, hopeful romantics, and even the ...
CBS 17 spoke with one woman who said she met someone she felt a connection with online, but it led to her losing thousands.
As AI-empowered scammers threaten digital romantics, online dating services need better systems for ensuring trust and ...
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.
Warning signs are necessary due to the presence of scammers, preying on people who are often alone and vulnerable.
The Federal Trade Commission reports Americans lost $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023, more than double the $547 million lost in 2022.
These types of scams prey on people's emotions, with 79% of respondents reporting they experience loneliness and 20% ...
Islanders lost about £406,000 last year from romance scams, Jersey police have said. Recent figures from the police showed ...
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