On the African continent, Nigeria and Ghana have emerged as hubs for internet fraud. The “ Yahoo Boys ” operating in Nigeria ...

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's important to be aware of romance scams. These scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, costing victims over a billion dollars annually.

COLORADO (KXRM) — The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is warning individuals of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day. Romance scams are a deceptive form of fraud that prey on individuals ...

In 2023, 945 Canadians lost over $50 million to romance scams, with an average loss of nearly $53,000 per person You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an ...

As Valentine's Day approaches, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) are alerting the public to the dangers of romance scams, a form of fraud that targets ...

With Valentine’s Day approaching, experts are warning people about romance scams. That is when people assume they are in a relationship with someone who isn’t real. Representatives from Chase Bank say ...

(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 Scam ...

According to the BBB, romance scams usually start on dating platforms with scammers creating fake profiles, often claiming to be in the military or working overseas to justify why they can’t ...

People hoping to find romance ahead of Valentine’s Day should stay mindful of romance scams. According to the Better Business Bureau, more than 500 people reported romance fraud in 2024.

The USPS and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are warning consumers they may be targeted for romance scams as Valentine's Day approaches. These scams often start online, but quickly progress to ...