Love is real, but many online profiles are not, and they're after your money. The NY Division of Consumer Protection said ...

FBI field offices across the country are warning about the ongoing rise in romance scams as more people turn to online dating ...

People may fall for romance scams because grifters meet their emotional needs, commented licensed therapist and vice president of marketing at Divorce Answers, Lauren Cook-McKay. Scammers master what ...

AI has transformed romance scams into highly efficient operations, using cloned voices, deepfake video calls and emotionally responsive messages. Experts warn that the season of love is also the most ...

In romance scams, criminals use fake online identities to gain trust and affection.

It’s a sad fact, but true — so many of today’s most common scams work by preying on and exploiting trust, and our most human emotions. And that’s even more true when it comes to online dating scams ...

The FBI is reporting record-high numbers of what they are calling "romance scams," people online pretending to be a potential love interest in an attempt to steal your money.

Romance scams are a major threat all across the country. In 2024, there were 65,000 cases just reported, more than $1.1 ...