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.
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.
USPS warns of 'romance scams' ahead of Valentine's Day
USPS and USPIS are warning consumers about being targeted for romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day. The scams often start online, but can escalate to requests for money or valuables through the mail. If you are someone you know has been targeted by a romance scam involving the mail, report it to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
ABC-7 at 4: The FBI El Paso is warning if Romance Scams ahead of Valentine’s Day
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Romance scams represent a dark and dangerous side of online love. Special Agent Jeanette Harper is joins us with some helpful tips to avoid getting scammed this Valentine's Day.
FBI Cleveland warns of rising romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day approaching, the FBI Cleveland Field Office is warning the public about the increasing prevalence of online romance and confidence scams.
Cybersecurity experts warn Valentine's, romance scams becoming more sophisticated with AI
Cybersecurity experts warn you to be on the lookout for romance and Valentine's scams this week, as the scams are becoming much more sophisticated.
How to avoid falling victim to romance scams, according to FBI
The FBI advises individuals to exercise caution when engaging with people they have not met in real life. According to ...
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Love, lies and loss: The tolls of romance scams
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 ...
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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Online romance scams: Who Nigeria and Ghana's fraudsters are, how they operate, and why they do it
People find love in many ways and through diverse mediums. Online platforms have become popular meeting places for people ...
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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 ...
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Romance Scam: Woman lost $26K to lover who claimed to be Indiana businessman
By Kara Kenney Click here for updates on this story INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (WRTV) -- Beth Hyland found love online.The Portage, ...
Most catfished photos of 2025 revealed as romance scams soar
The Federal Trade Commission reports Americans lost $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023, more than double the $547 million lost in 2022.
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 ...