The FBI offers a few tips to avoid a romance scam. Here are just a few: Never send money to anyone you’ve only communicated with online or by text. Check out the person’s photo and profile. “Be aware ...

If you suspect or know your parents have been targeted by a romance scammer, help them report the crime and claw back any ...

A Columbus police spokesman said seniors are the most vulnerable group when it comes to fraud, but there are ways they can protect their money ...

Jane Doe didn’t want to use her real name because, like many others, she felt embarrassed that she fell victim to a catfish ...

Even though he has much more money than I’ll ever have, he often asks me to send him money mostly to play games while he is away. I start out by saying I can’t help, but then I give in.

LOVELL — Jane Doe didn’t want to use her real name because, like many others, she felt embarrassed that she fell victim to a catfish scam ... her knowledge on a dating site with the best ...