1 The analysis is based on self-reported data from consumers that is stored in the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Database. It is not a survey that measures prevalence of this particular scam. This analysis excludes fraud reports classified as “Other misc.” 2 Losses sustained in these scams are reported by…

Approximately £2.5 million was stolen by online dating fraudsters over the past 6 months according to reports made to Action Fraud, the UK’s fraud reporting and advice centre. Romance fraudsters trick people into giving over personal details and money by posing as potential ‘matches’ on genuine internet dating sites. Dr…

25/07/2017 – Permalink Related topics: Public protection Shropshire Council’s public protection team has offered the following advice to residents to help prevent them falling victim to scams or rogue traders. Scams and doorstep crime affect the lives of millions of people across the UK and affect every age group and…

Since virtual dating is so popular, online dating platforms are the perfect tool for scammers. As Tinder is one of the most popular dating apps out there, Tinder scams are common. Swiping right should never feel like the risk of a lifetime. Here are some Tinder scams that you should…

How to avoid romance scams Unfortunately, once we’ve decided someone is trustworthy, it’s hard to shift our perspective. That’s especially true for older adults says Natalie Ebner, professor of psychology at the University of Florida in Gainesville. She likens it to switching tasks, “As we get older, it’s like it…

(InvestigateTV) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported the median loss to a romance scam is around $2,000. But experts warn scam artists now using deep fakes to earn people’s trust, adding a new twist to romance scams. David Maimon, who runs the Evidence Based Cybersecurity Group at Georgia State…

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. You may think you spend a lot on flowers or chocolate, but losing money in a romance scam would cost you even more. Last year, people reported losing $143 million to romance scams – a higher total than for any other…

People looking for romance are hoping to be swept off their feet, not caught up in a scam. But tens of thousands of reports in Consumer Sentinel show that a scam is what many people find. In 2018, Sentinel had more than 21,000 reports about romance scams, and people reported…

Helpful Tips to Avoid Scammers and Bots on Dating Profiles Scams work by taking advantage of people’s pre-existing weaknesses — their fears, their prejudices and their deepest insecurities. It shouldn’t be a surprise that love is an area where scamming thrives, and with the rise of online dating, people are…

Love comes to us in different forms. These days often at the click of a button or a swipe on a screen. While finding love online isn’t uncommon anymore, the possibility that the person at the other end is aiming for your wallet and not your heart cannot be ruled…