TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – The Toledo Police Department is warning the public about reports of a scam targeting dating app users. According to TPD, scammers are posing as Toledo Police detectives and falsely claiming that there are criminal cases against the app user. The scammer then demands the user pay…

Robin, a 56-year-old former teacher living in Louisville, Kentucky, fell for a romance scam … with someone pretending to be a well-known entrepreneur. She first received Instagram messages from his supposed assistant — who set the mood and seemed to be screening Robin. Then the impersonator himself started contacting her…

February 7, 2025February 10, 2025 While apps and other digital tools keep us connected, scammers often use them to target innocent people for financial gain. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, the Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) reminds everyone to be vigilant online and follow these tips to stay…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Better Business Bureau of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky is warning against romance scams where people will try to take advantage of those trying to find someone to spend Valentine’s with. The biggest thing is not to let your emotions take over, chances are if…

Seattle Police are issuing a reminder as Valentine’s Day approaches to make sure you’re keeping yourself safe from dating app scammers. According to the FBI, “In a confidence fraud or romance scam, an individual believing they are in a trusting relationship, whether family, friendly, or romantic, is tricked into sending…

Buyer beware — of looking for love in all the wrong places. It’s known as a ‘relationship investment scam,’ where perpetrators use dating apps, social media platforms and random ‘wrong number’ texts to lure victims. Scammers have phony online profiles and even use fake voices to build connections, ultimately opening…

Valentine’s Day is a time for romance, but for cybercriminals, it’s just another opportunity to exploit emotions, urgency, and trust for financial gain. Threat actors don’t take holidays off – in fact, they ramp up their efforts during festive seasons, leveraging current events and trends to lure unsuspecting victims. Whether…

With Valentine’s Day a few days away, officials are reminding the public to be aware and avoid heartbreak from the hidden dangers of online relationships. OHIO, USA — With Valentine’s Day approaching, FBI Cleveland and the Ohio Department of Commerce are reminding the public to stay vigilant when engaging in…

CLEVELAND, Ohio — After months of using various online dating sites, you think you maybe just met the “one,” and just before Valentine’s Day. What You Need To Know The FBI is warning the public of safety scams ahead of the romantic holiday They say Ohioans lost more than $15.3…

TEXAS — According to the Federal Trade Commission, romance scams cost victims in the U.S. more than $1 billion annually. Texas is one of the worst states for the scams, the FTC has reported. This is top of mind as Valentine’s Day approaches, and the FTC has tips to avoid getting…