Watch out, ladies. Love shouldn’t cost a thing. With “The Golden Bachelor ” winning over viewers showcasing later life romancing, senior women have been moved to embark on journeys to find their own Gerry Turners. But as they do so, others are looking to fraudulently profit off those bids for…
Don’t fall prey to pig butchering scams | Ag News | #lovescams | #datingapps
You have heard of the Nigerian prince scam, but you probably do not associate the term “pig butchering” with investment fraud. Like a hog fattened before the slaughter, perpetrators of these scams slowly build trust with their targets before “butchering” them with a final fraud and walking away with the…
Don’t look at the ‘look who died’ scam on Facebook | #lovescams | #datingapps
INDIANAPOLIS (WTTV) — Cyber security experts are spreading the word about a Facebook direct message hacking scam that is quickly spreading across the social media platform. It’s called the “look who died” phishing scam, and it’s aimed at gaining access to your Facebook account. Look out for the resume formatting…
Don’t go breaking your heart if you want to see Elton John or Beyoncé | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday 21:53 15 Apr 2023, updated 21:53 15 Apr 2023 Music lovers keen to see their favourite pop stars in the coming months are being warned to be on their guard against the latest issue with regard to ticket rip-offs and scams. Computer glitches…
FBI warns: Don’t fall for romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day | #lovescams | #datingapps
As one of the most romantic days of the year approaches Tuesday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is raising awareness of online romance scams, also known as confidence fraud, where scammers take advantage of people looking for romantic partners on dating websites, apps, and social media platforms. In a romance…
Don’t Be Scammed! – Student Services | #lovescams | #datingapps
December 1, 2022 Online and App Scams Target College-aged Students Too! Posted in: Announcements, Featured News, Red Hawk News, Safety The University Police Department has seen an increase in reports of fraud and extortion related to both fake job offerings or dating fraud. These scams are not selective of Montclair…
COLUMN: Don’t get “Petfished” this holiday season | Columnists | #lovescams | #datingapps
If you are shopping online for a pet this holiday season, use caution. According to the latest update to the BBB Puppy Scam Study, the average dollar amount lost per victim is $850. And as consumers rely on the internet to find new pets, they will be met with a…
BBB Column: Don’t get ‘petfished’ this holiday season | Business | #lovescams | #datingapps
If you are shopping online for a pet this holiday season, use caution. According to the latest update to the BBB Puppy Scam Study, the average dollar amount lost per victim is $850. And as consumers rely on the internet to find new pets, they will be met with a…
Don’t Get Scammed: What You Need to Know About Scams on the Rise | Business | #lovescams | #datingapps
Last year saw a 70% increase in scams in the U.S. and more than $5.8 billion was stolen, according to the Federal Trade Commission. And scammers are scamming this year, too. The credit report bureau TransUnion, reports that 38% of Americans have been targeted by digital fraud so far in…
Don’t get scammed on Zelle | #lovescams | #datingapps
If you have ever used an app for your bank, you may be familiar with Zelle. It’s become the most common way for banks to offer peer-to-peer payment, offering an alternative to the popular app Venmo. The platform makes it easy to exchange money and easy for scammers to steal…