A "fake Romeo" has been convicted in Louisiana for swindling millions of dollars from eight women in a romance scam. Here's what to know.

Colorado man loses more than $100K in romance scam A romance scam happens when a criminal uses a fake online identity to gain a victim's affection and trust.

Romance scams roundup: All of the romance scams you should know to keep your heart and bank safe It’s a sad fact, but true — so many of today’s most common scams work by preying on and ...

Pla2na // Shutterstock Romance scams roundup: All of the romance scams you should know to keep your heart and bank safe It’s a sad fact, but true — so many of today’s most common scams work ...

Spokeo reports romance scams exploit trust, causing $1.3 billion in losses yearly. Stay vigilant against catfishing and other online scams.