Valentine's Day is here again, and while some people are spending it with their partner, others might be getting unknowingly ...
The Federal Trade Commission reports Americans lost $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023, more than double the $547 million ...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A list of the 100 most frequently "catfished" photos of 2025 has been released, prompting experts to warn that romance scams targeting lonely singles will increase as ...
Valentine's Day is a prime time for romance ... scammers “start to build the relationships,” Valentine’s Day is a time when they will ask their victims for money, gift cards, or pictures ...
Romance scams often begin on dating apps, social media platforms or even through emails. Scammers create fake profiles, using stolen photos and fabricated personal details to lure unsuspecting ...
Romance scammers usually prey on emotionally vulnerable ... to know better – or report to the authorities. When it comes to pictures, some AI-generated visuals can be pretty easy to spot.
(WJAR) — Consumers lose more than a billion dollars every year to romance scams. But money isn't the only thing they lose. That's why a nonprofit called FightCybercrime created the Romance ...
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.
Love is in the air, and so are romance scams ... How to spot a scam Just like in the dating world, there are red flags everywhere. For example, if someone sends you a photo, try doing a ...
Tina Martin the First Vice President of Security and Fraud Investigations from FIU tells Breana Pitts how to avoid being ...