Per the FTC, consumers reported 64,003 romance scams in 2023. And out of all imposter scams, romance scams bilk victims out ...
Denver Police warn of increased romance scams during holidays, advising never to send money or gift cards to someone not met ...
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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 ...
OVER €2.2m has been stolen in callous romance frauds in Ireland so far this year, The Irish Sun on Sunday can reveal. A special investigation by us also reveals how detectives from the Garda ...
Romance scams are becoming more and more high tech, with the use of manipulated video. Nikki McLeod bravely shares her story ...
ORLANDO, Fla. – Volusia sheriff’s detectives arrested 56-year-old Cory Woodall on charges of organized scheme to defraud and grand theft. He is accused of spending $30,000 of Carol West’s money, a ...
Scammers are taking advantage of pandemic, according to FTC. When Mary Darby met the man of her dreams on a dating app, she thought she had hit the jackpot. “He told me that he fell madly in love with ...
Saheed Owolabi, 34, is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court in January. He faces up to 40 years in prison.
Kenneth G. Akpieyi of Marietta was convicted on three federal charges for his role in a romance scam that defrauded victims out of more than $3 million. Prosecutors say Akpieyi posed as "Phillip ...
VICTIMS KNOW THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE. I AM EMBARRASSED BY THIS. I AM AT TIMES HUMILIATED TO STAND UP AND TALK ABOUT THIS. BUT KATE KLEINER DOES STAND UP AND TALK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO HER. SHE HAS ...
As Zelle makes it easier than ever to send money, it also becomes easier than ever to lose cash to the wrong people. Here are five common Zelle scams to avoid.