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It’s a sad fact, but true — so many of today’s most common scams work by preying on and exploiting trust, and our most human emotions. And that’s even more true when it comes to online dating scams ...

Officials say romance scams tend to increase around the holidays, when more people are seeking connections. Scammers often ...

Florida leads the nation in romance scam losses with victims losing over $25,000 each. Nearly 60,000 Americans fell victim to fake lovers who stole $700 million.

The Federal Trade Commission has reported more than 64,000 romance scam cases in the U.S. since 2023. The FTC, AARP, and even the FBI are urging people to watch for signs of romance scams to avoid ...

Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) on Wednesday pressed Match Group, the parent company of the popular dating app Tinder, on dating scams. “Given Match Group’s stated ...

As cuffing season approaches, a surge in romance scams has left nearly 59,000 Americans defrauded in 2024, with losses totaling $697.3 million.BrokerChooser's ...

I was just really falling in love with him. Beth Highland thought she'd met the love of her life on *** dating app, *** man going by the name Richard. The two would text, exchange photos, and talk on ...