Romance scams, where fraudsters lure victims with false promises of love, prey on thousands of people every year. In 2023, ...

Scammers pose as deployed military personnel who are “looking for love” but need financial help for emergencies—like getting leave, paying for medical expenses, or even transporting their ...

A pair of Army reservists are accused of running a series of scams that bilked widows, the elderly, businesses, and at least one veterans group out of millions of dollars over a two-year period By ...

Romance scams have been on the rise for the past several ... working on an oil rig, in the military, or working with an international organization. “This makes it easier to avoid meeting in ...

Romance scams affect people of all ages and backgrounds, but older individuals, former military personnel and those seeking financial arrangements are among the most vulnerable. In November last ...

Nationally, romance scams were the third most costly crime ... Scammers, like in Nancy’s case, also often claim to be from the military living in some far-flung country. That story is useful ...