Valentine’s Day is a time when scammers will ask their victims for money, gift cards, or pictures. Here's how to protect yourself.
With Valentine's Day approaching, the FBI has issued a stark warning about the rise of "sinister" romance scams targeting individuals online. These scams are emotionally and financially devastating ...
This year the FTC says scammers are utilizing AI to create images and videos to target victims based on their interests.
Techopedia explores the latest payment scams in 2025, including deepfake fraud, refund phishing, and voice cloning.
Online bank accounts were used in all social media-linked scams as they allow larger amounts to be transferred compared to ...
With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching, the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is ...
The Federal Trade Commission reports Americans lost $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023, more than double the $547 million lost in 2022.
The Federal Trade Commission said Texas ranked third for the number of victims who lost a combined $54 million in 2023.
Santa Clara County is warning residents of a popular con–-romance scams. With Valentine’s Day nearing the county has provided tips on how to avoid scammers in a digital age.
Falling for scams can be expensive and lead to many delays in recovery efforts, according to LAPD. Here are some fraudulent ...
The United States Postal service is warning consumers about romance scams that target people seeking companionship ahead of ...
The rise of digital payments, the anonymity afforded by the internet and lax enforcement in certain jurisdictions have ...