Watch: Experts warn about the dangers of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day Experts are warning about the risks of ...
Scrolling social media can be an enjoyable way to connect with the world, but it can also be a gateway to heartbreak and ...
Valentine’s Day was different for a victim of a romance scam. “I liked the way he was treating me. He made me feel happy,” ...
CBS 17 spoke with one woman who said she met someone she felt a connection with online, but it led to her losing thousands.
Romance scams, where fraudsters lure victims with false promises of love, prey on thousands of people every year. In 2023, victims lost $1.14 billion to romance scams, with the median loss per person ...
Nearly 59,000 Americans have fallen victim to romance scams in 2024, losing an estimated $697.3m. According to a new report ...
As more people go online to seek romantic relationships, and transferring money has gotten easier and less traceable, an ...
They won't ask for money immediately. Scammers usually practice at least one virtue: patience. "They don't typically come ...
Two people have been arrested by City of London Police after being coerced into handing over £200k as part of a fake ...
Romance scams cost US victims over $1 billion in 2023. Authorities warn of rising online fraud, as tech firms crack down on ...
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, people need to be aware of the dark side of romance, which can ruin lives and ...
Islanders lost about £406,000 last year from romance scams, Jersey police have said. Recent figures from the police showed ...