Scrolling social media can be an enjoyable way to connect with the world, but it can also be a gateway to heartbreak and ...

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

Islanders lost about £406,000 last year from romance scams, Jersey police have said. Recent figures from the police showed ...

According to the San Diego County District Attorney, romance scams stole more than $1.3 million from local victims in 2023 ...

This problem has worsened over the years. More than $1 billion was lost to romance scammers in 2023, according to the Federal ...

As more people go online to seek romantic relationships, and transferring money has gotten easier and less traceable, an ...

Australian and Philippine authorities have taken steps on Valentine’s Day to help would-be victims avoid hurting their ...

CBS 17 spoke with one woman who said she met someone she felt a connection with online, but it led to her losing thousands.

In Part 1 of our conversation with Ayleen Charlotte, we explored her personal story and the emotional manipulation that ...

It’s typically an overseas-based fraud where scammers connect with you online, form a relationship, then lure you into bogus cryptocurrency investments. The criminal may take weeks or months to ...

Another way to avoid being scammed is doing research.

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