Scammers will use fake personas to tailor their scam to the victim, oftentimes creating an intimate digital relationship ...

USPS and USPIS are warning consumers about being targeted for romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day. The scams often start ...

If you suspect that you or someone you know is a victim of a romance scam, contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit ic3.gov ...

On the African continent, Nigeria and Ghana have emerged as hubs for internet fraud. The “ Yahoo Boys ” operating in Nigeria ...

CLEVELAND — As Valentine's Day draws near, FBI Cleveland is warning the public about the dangers of romance scams and ...

Romance scams are on the rise ahead of Valentine's Day, and Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has some tips on ...

Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, and human kindness. But unfortunately, romance is a tactic used by scammers to make money by defrauding lonely ...

With Valentine's Day a few days away, officials are reminding the public to be aware and avoid heartbreak from the hidden ...

Valentine’s Day is a time when scammers will ask their victims for money, gift cards, or pictures. Here's how to protect yourself.

According to data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, Ohioans lost over $15.3 million in 2023 to confidence fraud ...

The Federal Trade Commission reports Americans lost $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023, more than double the $547 million lost in 2022.