Think you might have met someone “attractive, single and successful” on Facebook or Instagram? You might want to think again, ...

Romance scams cost US victims over $1 billion in 2023. Authorities warn of rising online fraud, as tech firms crack down on ...

WhatsApp has also introduced a feature to silence calls from unknown numbers, preventing unwanted contact. This is part of ...

Ahead of Valentine's Day and as part of our global anti-scam awareness campaign to protect people online, we’re sharing relevant tools, research and tips.

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

Meta is proactively addressing online romance scams by launching new tools on Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram.

Tens of thousands of cyber slaves are held captive in Southeast Asia’s scam compounds, working around the clock to defraud love-seeking victims through dating apps and social media ...

Scammers approached victims on social media platforms, messaging apps and the dating platform Coffee Meets Bagel.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air – and so are scams. As millions turn to dating apps, social media, and ...

Card shops claim February as the month for celebrating love, but it’s also prime time for romance fraudsters. Reported losses ...

Annette Ford says she was first conned on the online dating site Plenty of Fish in 2017 after her 33-year-long marriage fell ...