LOS ANGELES—The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is working to raise awareness about online romance scams, also called confidence fraud. In this type of fraud, scammers take advantage of people looking for romantic partners on dating websites, apps, or social media by obtaining access to their financial or personal identifying…
FBI Warns Texarkana Residents of Stolen Vehicles & More ATM Theft | #lovescams | #datingapps
And another attempted ATM theft took place last night Sunday, January 15 in Texarkana. This time TXKToday is reporting of an attempted ATM theft at the Roadrunner on Richmond Road. The would-be thieves were able to pull the store’s front off but they still left empty-handed. These people don’t realize…
Apple Music karaoke launches and the FBI hates new security features — December 2022 in review | #lovescams | #datingapps
Article Hero Image AppleInsider may earn an affiliate commission on purchases made through links on our site. Apple spent December launching new Apple TV+ shows, improving apps, adding Matter to HomeKit, and failing to launch two promised releases. By its own self-imposed two-year schedule, Apple should have…
FBI warns about ‘pig butchering’ scams, what are they? | #lovescams | #datingapps
ATLANTA – The FBI’s Atlanta office is warning residents about a spike in scams during the holiday season. Federal law enforcement officials predict an increase in romance and investment scams this year due, in part, to a rise in “Pig Butchering.” The scam is named after the practice of fattening…
Valentine’s Day dating app scams very real, FBI Columbia warns | #lovescams | #datingapps
The agency says crooks are intent on using dating apps – and other people’s personal information – to build their bank accounts while breaking hearts. COLUMBIA, S.C. — A holiday that’s known for its focus on love and happiness also carries a dark side that could leave some with more…
FBI warns romance scams are on the rise | #lovescams | #datingapps
article LOS ANGELES – Online dating works for some, but for others, it can be a heartbreaking and disappointing experience. For Monique Taylor, things turned out well. “Everyone says go on the app and find your guy. It worked for me and we got married last year,” Taylor said. It…
FBI warns romance scams are on the rise | #lovescams | #datingapps
article LOS ANGELES – Online dating works for some, but for others, it can be a heartbreaking and disappointing experience. For Monique Taylor, things turned out well. “Everyone says go on the app and find your guy. It worked for me and we got married last year,” Taylor said. It…
FBI Official on How to Recognize Romance Scams | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
For her, soon reality sank in. The crook had wired the woman even more money to launder, but she refused and the FBI stepped in and seized the cash. Now the bad guy wanted “his” money, so he sent another one of his victims, who traveled from New Jersey to…
Massachusetts residents lost $8 million to romance scams in 2020; FBI asks residents to ‘swipe left’ on potential romance scams | #lovescams | #datingapps
The FBI is asking Massachusetts residents to “swipe left” on potential romance scams this year after residents lost more than $8 million last year. “Scammers use online dating apps & sites to build trusting relationships with victims & persuade them to send money or share personal and financial information,” FBI…
FBI says fraud on LinkedIn a ‘significant threat’ to platform and consumers | #lovescams | #datingapps
SAN FRANCISCO — Fraudsters who exploit LinkedIn to lure users into cryptocurrency investment schemes pose a “significant threat” to the platform and consumers, according to Sean Ragan, the FBI’s special agent in charge of the San Francisco and Sacramento, California, field offices. “It’s a significant threat,” Ragan said in an…