(COLUMBIA, S.C.) —The FBI Columbia field office issued a warning today to be cautious of potential romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day. As Valentine’s Day approaches, it is likely scammers will exploit individuals online who may be looking for companionship or romance this time of year. Recent data reported in…
FBI Los Angeles Field Office Warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day — FBI | #lovescams | #datingapps
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…
Dating app scam using fallen Tennessee deputy’s name, sheriff warns | #lovescams | #datingapps
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office is warning people of what it called “a new wave of scam attempts” involving the name of fallen deputy K-9 Sgt. Chris Jenkins. Multiple reports have been made to the sheriff’s office about scams targeting people on dating apps. “We…
Bank of Thailand warns of elevated financial cybercrime risk | #lovescams | #datingapps
The Bank of Thailand is warning consumers and banks of an elevated financial cybercrime risk. The warning comes after a man claimed that he had lost 101,560 baht from his bank account after using a public charging outlet. BoT denied the claim after conducting an investigation and said it believes…
Better Business Bureau warns of sports betting scams as Superbowl kick-off is just weeks away | News | #lovescams | #datingapps
ROCKFORD (WREX) — With the NFL Playoffs and the Superbowl events only weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is reminding sports fans about running into potential sports betting scams. “The popularity of sports betting has exploded, and scammers developed more tricks to score a touchdown with your hard-earned cash,” says…
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…
’12 scams of Christmas’: HSBC warns of common tricks used by fraudsters | #lovescams | #datingapps
Householders are warned to be vigilant this winter as scammers use the distractions of holiday festivities to steal your money. HSBC UK has compiled a list of the 12 most popular schemes – including delivery, purchase and cryptocurrency scams – that fraudsters are using this Christmas that could have an…
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…
WV Attorney General warns about ‘grandparent scam’ | #lovescams | #datingapps
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – West Virginia’s Attorney General is sending out a warning about a scam that often surfaces during the holiday season. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges residents to be wary of calls claiming grandchildren need help. Scammers have been known to call senior citizens pretending to be their grandchild….
HSBC Bank Warns About the Possible Scams Hidden During Christmas Festivities: Stay Alert | #lovescams | #datingapps
The HSBC bank in the UK has come forward to warn the public of how scammers can strike you while you’re distracted during the Christmas celebrations. This article lists some scams that you should be aware of. Christmas Scams Purchase Scams Holiday seasons are not just a time of celebrations…