Meeting someone online is easier than ever these days. But with the advent of AI and the profusion of scams, it is also harder than ever to know whether that special someone is actually who they say ...

Beth Hyland of Portage is sharing her story of being targeted by criminals who convinced her to send more than $20,000.

The profile photo shows a handsome soldier in uniform, and the messages are kind and thoughtful. But are you really chatting ...

New research shows how AI is powering romance-baiting scams by building trust over time. Learn what the study reveals and how ...

Let’s briefly consider a hypothetical scenario. Say you’ve been single for a long time and are becoming jaded about the state of current dating apps. Once-promising leads keep ghosting you, and the ...

As the calendar turns to 2026, experts are issuing a high-priority warning to older adults: January is officially “peak ...

Romance scams are emotional cons disguised as love stories. Scammers build fake online relationships to manipulate people into sending money, gifts, or sensitive information. These schemes don't just ...

Last year, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 18,000 reports of confidence/romance scams that resulted in losses of more than $672 million. Perpetrators of romance scams ...

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — A man is facing charges after allegedly stealing $272,000 from a woman he met on Bumble in what prosecutors are calling a “romance scam.” Brandon Dae Up Kiehm, 45, is accused ...

YOUR SIDE COUNTDOWN OF THE TOP FIVE SCAMS OF 2025 AS REPORTED TO US, AND THE NUMBER TWO SCAM COST VICTIMS MORE THAN $600 ...