One such case involved a 53-year-old French interior designer who was tricked into paying €830,000 ($855,000) for someone ...

Romance scams have evolved into multi-million-dollar operations, preying on lonely hearts, hopeful romantics, and even the ...

Roach knows how easy it is to fall for an online romance scam. It almost happened to her back in 2016. "I went and signed up ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With Valentine's Day just around the corner, many people are scrambling to order flowers for their loved ...

According to the United States Secret Service, while Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to spend time with those we love, ...

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “ romance scams ” ahead of ...

Scammers impersonating service members continue to be rampant and eager to pounce on a day dedicated to romance, the internet ...

Authorities are warning the public about Valentine's Day scams as Friday, Feb. 14, approaches.Romance scams are usually ...

Authorities have texted more than 5000 potential victims in Australia to warn they may have been targeted by romance ... the scammer's account. Most of the Australian victims targeted were men over 35 ...

Women: While less likely ... set up fake profiles with stolen photos and fabricated information. These factors combine to create an environment where romance scammers can operate with relative ...

images from investigation, and audio grabs from AFP Commander Graeme Marshall are available via Hightail Authorities have texted more than 5000 potential victims in Australia to warn they may have ...