Nearly 20 people in Hong Kong lost over HK$10 million (nearly ₹11 crore) in online love scams in just two weeks. According to police, 40% of the victims are above 60 years old. One victim, a 70-year-old man, lost his life savings. He also ended up with a loan of…

Lawyers for Perth grandmother Donna Nelson, who is serving six years in jail in Japan for smuggling methamphetamine, are hoping new expert evidence will prove she could not have known she was smuggling drugs. Nelson, 58, alleged a love scammer tricked her into carrying a bag with two kilograms of…

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Testimony continued Wednesday in the case of a woman from Wichita who says she was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a man she met on a dating app. It’s the first of its kind to be prosecuted in Sedgwick County. On Wednesday, Dr. Stephen…

In 2024, some $58.4 million was lost by Canadians in what police call romance or ‘love scams,’ the OPP says. (Photo: OPP) Multiple victims were defrauded out of more than $250,000 in online romance scams, leading to charges for a Brampton man, police say. What started as an investigation into…

UTTAR PRADESH: In a unique public awareness initiative, the Uttar Pradesh Police has taken the internet by storm with a creative campaign warning citizens against online romance scams. Drawing inspiration from the popular Bollywood track Saiyaara, the department posted a clever advisory on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), urging…

Last Updated:July 23, 2025, 13:34 IST UP Police’s viral post uses movie ‘Saiyaara’ to warn against online scams stating “Dil do, OTP nahi” The viral post warns users to be vigilant about online connections, hinting that your digital ‘Saiyaara’ could be a fraudster. (News18) The Uttar Pradesh Police has taken…

In the quiet glow of a smartphone screen at midnight, Sarah thought she had finally found her soulmate. Marcus was everything she had been looking for: successful, charming, and refreshingly honest about his past struggles. Their conversations flowed effortlessly across continents, bridging the gap between her small town in Ohio…

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California’s seniors helped build this state. They raised families, launched businesses, taught in our classrooms, served in our military, and led in our communities. They’ve earned a retirement with dignity, safety, and peace of mind. But today, an invisible and fast-growing threat is putting that future at risk—and it’s not happening on our streets. It’s…

Jul 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM Eric Bauer, Local News The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a recent scam making the rounds. The Sheriff’s Office has stated that one of the most frequent, and often devastating, scams in the county is romance scams. Romance scams will…