Meta warns users not to fall for romance scammers posing as celebrities or military
Think you might have met someone “attractive, single and successful” on Facebook or Instagram? You might want to think again, Meta says. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, the company is once again warning users not to fall for romance scams.
Don’t Fall for These Instagram Romance Scams
If you're looking for love this Valentine's Day, beware. Meta has a warning for you—here's what to keep your eye out for.
How to avoid romance scams this Valentine’s Day
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reissued her consumer alert to help protect residents from falling victim to online romance scams this Valentine’s Day.
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.
Australian and Philippine police help would-be victims avoid online love scams on Valentine's Day
Australian and Philippine authorities have taken steps on Valentine’s Day to help would-be victims avoid hurting their “hearts and bank accounts” in online love scams
Looking for Love This Valentine's Day? Don't Fall for Instagram Romance Scams
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day, warning of unsolicited messages through its apps and other social media platforms,
This Valentine’s Day, don’t fall for romance scams, Meta warns
Meta said it recently worked with research firm Graphika to take down romance scams in three common categories.
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Fake soldiers, real heartbreak: Meta warns of Valentine’s Day military posers online
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‘They steal people’s money and their hearts’: Romance scams targeting Mass. seniors on the rise
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Love at First Scam: The Biggest Romance Scams of 2025 and How to Dodge Them
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True Love, or Total Fraud? How Romance Scams Lure Troops, Vets, and Survivors
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Romance scams surge as fraudsters exploit love and cryptocurrency
Romance scams cost US victims over $1 billion in 2023. Authorities warn of rising online fraud, as tech firms crack down on ...
Suspect in Canada-wide romance scam claimed to be military member needing help, police say
Police in Ontario say they are looking for a man who is alleged to have swindled nearly a dozen victims across Canada in a ...
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FBI Warns of 'Sinister' Romance Scams
Military romance scams are also common, where fraudsters pose as deployed service members unable to meet in person. They exploit the respect and trust people have for military personnel ...
Online romance scams: who Nigeria and Ghana’s fraudsters are, how they operate, and why they do it
On the African continent, Nigeria and Ghana have emerged as hubs for internet fraud. The “ Yahoo Boys ” operating in Nigeria ...
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 ...