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FBI Cleveland warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day: What you need to know
As Valentine's Day draws near, FBI Cleveland is warning the public about the dangers of romance scams and confidence fraud, which continues to rise, particularly in online relationships. The FBI advises individuals to exercise caution when engaging with people they have not met in real life.
FBI Cleveland Warns of Romance Scams and Confidence Fraud
Cleveland, OH] With Valentine's Day a few days away, FBI Cleveland reminds the public to remain aware when engaging in online relationships
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 and prey on those seeking companionship. Newsweek reached out to the FBI Philadelphia Field Office via email for comment.
FBI issues warning on romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day
The FBI is issuing a warning about the rise of online romance scams, and how AI is playing a role, just in time for Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine's Day! How to Protect Yourself From Romance Scams
Valentine's Day is peak season for online romance scams, which accounted for $384 million in reported losses in the first nine months of 2024, the most recent figures available, a
Don’t fall for these Valentine’s Day scams, Illinois Attorney General warns
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is warning state residents of potential online dating scams on Valentine’s Day. Raoul is emphasizing that there is no shame in being the victim of a romantic scam and that anyone can be a victim in this scenario.
Be Aware Of Valentine's Day Scams, Bank Warns
Bank of Ireland is warning consumers to save themselves from heart ache this Valentine’s Day by staying alert to romance fraud. With a number of recent high profile celebrity impersonation and catfish scams raising public awareness of fake online profiles,
The Most Common Valentine’s Day Scams and How to Avoid Them
Valentine's Day is prime time for scammers, who exploit the season's emphasis on romance and gift-giving. However, you can make sure your February 14th goes off without a hitch by avoiding these scams.
The amount of money Ohioans lose in romance scams is not ‘lovely’
With Valentine’s Day this week, the FBI is warning people about romance scams that are stealing millions from Ohioans every ...
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Ohioans lost over $15.3 million in 1 year to romance scams
CLEVELAND (WJW) – FBI Cleveland is warning the city about romance scams and confidence fraud as we approach Valentine’s Day. They say it’s important to stay aware of the hidden dangers when ...
Officials issue warnings of confidence fraud, romance scams that cost Americans $823M in 2024
With Valentine's Day a few days away, officials are reminding the public to be aware and avoid heartbreak from the hidden ...
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Nothing riskier than investing with your heart online: Ohioans warned of confidence fraud and romance scams
FBI Cleveland and the Ohio Department of Commerce are reminding the public to stay vigilant when engaging in online relationships and to be aware of potential scams. Romance scams are on the ...
Romance scam victim shares story as FBI weighs in on heightened risks around Valentine’s Day
CBS 17 spoke with one woman who said she met someone she felt a connection with online, but it led to her losing thousands.
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FBI warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day
AND THAT’S WHY THE FBI PUT OUT THE WARNING ROMANCE SCAMMERS WILL SEEM GENUINE, CARING AND BELIEVABLE, AND SOMETIMES EVEN IMPERSONATE A CELEBRITY. THEY’LL RESEARCH A VICTIM’S SOCIAL MEDIA ...