Sens. Marsha Blackburn and John Hickenlooper have introduced legislation to crack down on scammers who use dating apps to ...

By Dan Ketchum for Spokeo So long as you’re at least a pescetarian, some nice hot catfish with a squeeze of lemon and a side of hush puppies can be a wonderful thing — way less so when you encounter ...

stop all communication with the person immediately. You should also notify the social media site or app where you met the scammer. If you paid a romance scammer with a gift card, wire transfer ...

Which state had the highest rate of scams? And what are some warning signs?

With rising concerns over fake relationship scams, dating apps have been strengthening defenses for users. In a recent move, popular dating app Bumble has added new security features that will ...

Romance scams are surging, costing victims billions and drawing new scrutiny from Congress. Lawmakers are pushing a ...

As her story shows, even someone as successful and connected as Likins — who roomed for a time with the rock star Stevie Nicks — could fall victim to a devastating romance catfish scam.

Online scammers have been using dating sites to try and lure vulnerable seniors who are looking for love into sending them ...

There’s a darker side, though: Often catfishing is the first step in a romance scam, which can end in a ... it’s a whole other thing to stop and think before clicking a link “from a friend.” ...