In 2024, 53% of men and 47% of women reportedly experienced some form of romance scam in an online dating environment. Romance scams targeting Veterans often begin innocently on dating apps or websites, social media platforms or even through email. Scammers create convincing personas and may pose as fellow Veterans,…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – FOX5 has covered many scams that have costs people in Southern Nevada thousands of dollars, including an 82-year-old woman in Boulder City. She lost $40,000 in a romance scam that started on Facebook. It involved a con about shipping gold. The woman was going to…

A 54-year-old university academic from Kuala Terengganu became the latest victim of cybercriminals, falling prey to two distinct online scams within days of each other, resulting in combined losses exceeding RM170,000. According to New Straits Times, district police chief Assistant Commissioner Azli Mohd Noor revealed that the educator lost RM162,170…

Mt. Lebanon police warning parents about romance scams Mt. Lebanon police warning parents about romance scams 00:21 Police say there’s been a rise in cases of criminals exploiting kids through social media. Mount Lebanon police say the scammers pretend to be kids of the opposite sex and convince them to…

Two years ago, Shawna Nelson sold her house, moved into a motel, and thought she had a plan for where her life was heading next. Nelson, now 63 years old and living in Calgary, sold a house willed to her by her father after spending years caring for him and her…

What’s incredibly popular, just as polarizing and not, as it turns out, a comforting drink? Tea. The U.S.-based women-only dating service app with more than four million users surged to viral status in July after gaining traction on social media for its ability to mark men as red flags as a warning to others interested in dating…

(WXYZ) — I report on the latest scams every week so that you can stay safe. One type of scam that is particularly devastating is the romance scam, because it not only can impact a person’s financial security, but also their emotional well-being. I spoke with one survivor, who has…

(WJAR) — Consumers lose more than a billion dollars every year to romance scams. But money isn’t the only thing they lose. That’s why a nonprofit called FightCybercrime created the Romance Scam Recovery Group to help victims get back on their feet. “They thought this person was legitimate – they…

Posted: Feb 8, 2025 7:04 AM CST Updated: Feb 7, 2025 11:07 AM CST by WAKA Action 8 News By JAMIE TUCKER Consumer Technology Reporter Love is in the air, and so are romance scams! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s important to be aware of romance scams….

In a recent scam, a French woman was tricked into handing over $850,000 to a romance scammer posing as Brad Pitt. The story serves as a reminder of how deceptive and manipulative romance scams can be. Read on for a detailed look at how this scam unfolded and advice to…