SPD warns of ‘romance scams’ as Valentine’s Day approaches
Scammers will use fake personas to tailor their scam to the victim, oftentimes creating an intimate digital relationship which knocks a person's guard down.
Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for a romance scam
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. Sign up for our Newsletters These fraudsters will seem genuine,
Romance scam fraudsters ramping up for Valentine's Day, says Missouri Secretary of State
Romance scams are on the rise ahead of Valentine's Day, and Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has some tips on identifying them.
Fall in love but don’t fall for these Valentine’s Day scams
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air and according to projections from the National Retail Federation, it is shaping up to be a pricey holiday. Lovebirds are estimated to spend a record $27.
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, caring and believable. Sometimes they'll impersonate a celebrity.
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.
Beware of romance scams on Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is a time when scammers will ask their victims for money, gift cards, or pictures. Here's how to protect yourself.
Credit Cards and Romance Scams: Don't Be a Victim This Valentine's Day
They won't ask for money immediately. Scammers usually practice at least one virtue: patience. "They don't typically come right out and ask for your money," says Simerly. "Instead, they will spend weeks – or even months – in the pursuit of getting to know their targets while they build trust."
FBI Cleveland warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day: What you need to know
CLEVELAND — 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.
USPS, U.S. Postal Inspection Service warn of romance scams
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) urge consumers this Valentine's Day season to be aware of romance scams.
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Love, lies and loss: The tolls of romance scams
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Ohioans lost over $15.3 million in 1 year to romance scams
According to data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, Ohioans lost over $15.3 million in 2023 to confidence fraud ...
Love is in the air — or is it scammers?
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Tips from Arvest bank to Avoid Romance Scams
Arvest Banks shares tips to avoid romance scams with Shelby and Gary. As Valentine`s Day approaches, it`s a good time to talk ...
Romance scams surge as USPS urges caution with online relationships and mail transactions
As Valentine's Day approaches, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) are alerting the ...
Newsmaker: Protecting against romance scams
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