However, as our world has become increasingly digitised, unfortunately scammers have also developed specific tactics to defraud people online. A common method of online fraud is romance scams.

As romance scams are on the rise, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing new legislation aimed at holding accountable those who seek to defraud retirees and steal their hard-earned savings.

Consumers lost a whopping $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission. "Romance scams tend to be some of the more insidious because they prey on emotions ...

EXCLUSIVE: As romance scams are on the rise, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing new legislation aimed at holding accountable those who seek to defraud retirees and steal their hard ...

Romance scammers create fake profiles on dating apps and social media to build trust and then steal money. Signs of a romance scam include rapid relationship development, isolation from friends ...

Romance scams represent a sophisticated form of online fraud where perpetrators exploit individuals’ emotions to gain financial and personal benefits. These scammers typically use social media, dating ...

PROVO — Provo police say an ongoing investigation into a "romance scam" highlights the need to protect elderly residents from falling victim to online scams in recent years that specifically ...