Love at First Scam: The Biggest Romance Scams of 2025 and How to Dodge Them
Romance scams have evolved into multi-million-dollar operations, preying on lonely hearts, hopeful romantics, and even the highly skeptical. If you think you’re too smart to be fooled, remember: the b
Protect Yourself Against Romance Scams this Valentine’s Day
Ahead of Valentine’s Day and as part of our global anti-scam awareness campaign to protect people online, we’re sharing relevant tools, research and tips.
5Ws+1H: How It's Done: Tips for avoiding romance scams
Fraud comes in many forms, and one way scammers take advantage of people is through their loneliness. Rebecca Lewis, a sales manager with Arvest Bank, said romance scams are a type of imposter scheme.
Romance scams on the rise with the help of cryptocurrency
A scam referred to as “pig butchering”, where online scammers use romance to find targets, is on the rise costing people thousands of dollars. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian explains what a typical scam operation looks like.
Islanders lose more than £400k to romance scams
Islanders lost about £406,000 last year from romance scams, Jersey police have said. Recent figures from the police showed five cases had been reported in Jersey in 2024, compared to three cases the year before.
First they steal your heart, then they steal your money. What to know about romance scams
Scrolling social media can be an enjoyable way to connect with the world, but it can also be a gateway to heartbreak and financial ruin.
No, That's Not Brad Pitt: How Romance Scammers Target the Lonely Online
Romance scams, where fraudsters lure victims with false promises of love, prey on thousands of people every year. In 2023, victims lost $1.14 billion to romance scams, with the median loss per person ...
Veterans, military personnel warned about scams targeting them
In addition to being a day to honor our military, Veterans Day is a good time to remind those who are serving or have served ...
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FBI warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day coming up, the FBI has a warning about romance scams. Scammers prey on the most vulnerable victims, gain their trust and take their money. These fraudsters will seem genuine, ...
FBI Warns of 'Sinister' Romance Scams
With Valentine's Day approaching, the FBI has issued a stark warning about the rise of "sinister" romance scams targeting individuals online. These scams are emotionally and financially devastating ...
Online dating scams rise as Valentine's Day approaches
As Valentine's Day nears, singles may feel increased pressure to find love, often turning to online dating platforms like ...
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BBB: Watch out for Valentine’s Day romance, shopping scams
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns about a surge in Valentine’s Day scams that can steal your money and identity. In ...
Flirting with Fraud: Why Sextortion Is the Most Devastating Dating Scam
Sextortion has emerged as one of the most dangerous forms of romance scams, preying on online daters and, tragically, claiming the lives of teenagers. Fraudsters use fake profiles to lure victims into ...