SPD warns of ‘romance scams’ as Valentine’s Day approaches
Scammers will use fake personas to tailor their scam to the victim, oftentimes creating an intimate digital relationship which knocks a person's guard down.
Romance scam fraudsters ramping up for Valentine's Day, says Missouri Secretary of State
Romance scams are on the rise ahead of Valentine's Day, and Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has some tips on identifying them.
Beware of romance scams on Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is a time when scammers will ask their victims for money, gift cards, or pictures. Here's how to protect yourself.
FBI warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day coming up, the FBI has a warning about romance scams. Scammers prey on the most vulnerable victims, gain their trust and take their money. These fraudsters will seem genuine, caring and believable. Sometimes they'll impersonate a celebrity.
FBI Warns of 'Sinister' Romance Scams
With Valentine's Day approaching, the FBI has issued a stark warning about the rise of "sinister" romance scams targeting individuals online. These scams are emotionally and financially devastating and prey on those seeking companionship. Newsweek reached out to the FBI Philadelphia Field Office via email for comment.
FBI Cleveland warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day: What you need to know
CLEVELAND — As Valentine's Day draws near, FBI Cleveland is warning the public about the dangers of romance scams and confidence fraud, which continues to rise, particularly in online relationships. The FBI advises individuals to exercise caution when engaging with people they have not met in real life.
USPS warns of 'romance scams' ahead of Valentine's Day
USPS and USPIS are warning consumers about being targeted for romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day. The scams often start online, but can escalate to requests for money or valuables through the mail. If you are someone you know has been targeted by a romance scam involving the mail, report it to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Tips on avoiding romance and Valentine's Day scams
Nakia Mills of the Better Business Bureau shares tips on how to avoid romance and Valentine's Day scams. The Trump administration says Russia has released American teacher Marc Fogel, who has been wrongfully detained for nearly four years.
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Online Romance Scams - Who Nigeria and Ghana's Fraudsters Are, How They Operate, and Why They Do It [analysis]
People find love in many ways and through diverse mediums. Online platforms have become popular meeting places for people looking to find intimate partners, making them a prime target for ...
Online romance scams on the rise
As Valentine's Day approaches, Ohioans looking for love are being urged to watch out for digital romance scams.
Officials issue warnings of confidence fraud, romance scams that cost Americans $823M in 2024
With Valentine's Day a few days away, officials are reminding the public to be aware and avoid heartbreak from the hidden ...
The amount of money Ohioans lose in romance scams is not ‘lovely’
With Valentine’s Day this week, the FBI is warning people about romance scams that are stealing millions from Ohioans every ...
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Ohioans lost over $15.3 million in 1 year to romance scams
According to data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, Ohioans lost over $15.3 million in 2023 to confidence fraud ...