POLICE and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer is urging people in Warrington to remain vigilant of romance fraud, which begins to have its most devastating impact between now and Valentine’s Day. ActionFraud have launched a romance scams campaign, raising awareness of the issue which has seen almost £92m lost in the…
This may seem like a lot but remember, but these tips can help make dating safer and more enjoyable. Once you have a plan in place to date safely, remember that it’s normal to feel nervous. Take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy the experience. Q: For a while it…
It’s a new twist on an old romance scam. A con artist offers to become your “sugar momma” or “sugar daddy” and pay your bills. But according to recent BBB Scam Tracker reports, it’s just a way to trick victims out of their hard-earned money. This scam typically begins with…
WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW)– As Cupid’s arrow returns for Valentine’s Day, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reminding people to beware of online scams. Online dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and OKCupid saw exponential increase of activity during the coronavirus pandemic. The FBI is warning people to be careful before…
According to a study done by an online security website, the number of people getting caught in romance scams has gone up because of the pandemic. Comparitech estimates a 59% increase in the number of romance scams by the end of this year, compared to last year. Officials with the…
Lancashire Police have issued a warning about romance fraudsters, especially for those who use online dating. Lancashire Police have issued a warning this week about ‘romance fraudsters’ in the run up to Valentine’s Day, as last year saw the annual number of incidents increase by nearly 30%. Posting on both…
Apple has announced that it will allow third-party payment options for in-app purchases for dating apps in the Netherlands, in the first ever concession of its kind. In a message posted on its developer site late on Friday, Apple announced that it will comply with a Netherlands Authority for Consumers…
A ruthless criminal gang with over 30,000 members is spreading out of Nigeria into Europe – where it’s overwhelming previously well-established groups such as Italy’s Mafia. The Black Axe is one of several outlaw “cults” based in Nigeria. The gang even has an informal “murder league” with other crime syndicates,…
The Ministry of Interior’s information technology department has issued a warning concerning an online fraud called “Romantic Scam”, which it said has already claimed victims. FACEBOOK The Ministry of Interior’s information technology department has issued a warning concerning an online fraud called “Romantic Scam”, which it said has already claimed…
LOS ANGELES — The FBI is searching for two Chinese citizens accused of running an illegal money transfer business in Southern California. A federal indictment filed Thursday charges Dianwei Wang, 31, and Zhili “Ethan” Song, 36, both formerly of West Covina, with conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business…
