Valentine’s Day Scam Alert

Got a new love for Valentine's Day? It could be a scammer. Here's how to tell, what to do
Got a brand new soulmate just in time for Valentine's Day you've never actually met who needs money? You're probably being scammed.
U.S. Postal Service warns public of online ‘Romance Scams’ on Valentine’s Day
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is advising the public to be aware of online “Romance Scams” this Valentine’s Day. “Valentine’s Day is a time when many are speaking the language of love,” USPS said in a release.
Valentine's Day 2025; Romance Scams Alert By WhatsApp
Scammers are opportunistic and use holidays or world events to try to trick people. Ahead of Valentine's Day and as part of global anti-scam awareness campaign to protect people online, WhatsApp shares relevant safety tools.
How to avoid romance scams this Valentine’s Day
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reissued her consumer alert to help protect residents from falling victim to online romance scams this Valentine’s Day.
Happy Valentine's Day! How to Protect Yourself From Romance Scams
Valentine's Day is peak season for online romance scams, which accounted for $384 million in reported losses in the first nine months of 2024, the most recent figures available, a
Valentine’s Day: How to use AI for some romance advice
Happy Valentine’s Day! February 14th has become an incredibly popular occasion for celebrating your partner through romantic gestures like expensive dinners, roses, chocolates, and the like. It’s got a lot of fans,
Valentine’s Day Scam Alert: How To Spot Red Flags
Authorities are warning the public about Valentine's Day scams as Friday, Feb. 14, approaches. Romance scams are usually initiated online and often prey on vulnerable people. Scammers create fake online profiles and attempt to build phony emotional attachments until a potential victim is
Romance scams are on the rise. Here are the red flags you should look for
Pennsylvania’s Attorney General has issued a warning about romance scams amid the Valentine’s Day season. AG Dave Sunday said ...
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On Valentine’s Day, California Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Warning Californians That Love Is Real, But So Are Scams
On Valentine’s Day, California Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Warning Californians That Love Is Real, But So ...
First Alert Safety Check: How to spot a romance scam
In 2022, almost 70,000 people reported being romance scam victims as older adults reportedly lost nearly $240 million according to the FTC.
No, That's Not Brad Pitt: How Romance Scammers Target the Lonely Online
Romance scams, where fraudsters lure victims with false promises of love, prey on thousands of people every year. In 2023, victims lost $1.14 billion to romance scams, with the median loss per person ...
Meta issues Romance scam warning for WhatsApp and Instagram users: How to spot and prevent them
Romance scams involve fraudsters posing as potential partners on social media, dating apps, or messaging platforms. They ...
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FBI Alert: Dating App Scams Are Surging! Don’t Fall for This Trick!
The FBI has issued a major warning for iPhone and Android users about rising Valentine’s Day scams! If someone pressures you ...
EE issues 'important' text warning and puts phone users on red alert today
“Scammers are experts at preying on the vulnerable”, says Richard Wainer, Regulatory Affairs Director at EE. “At this time of ...
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SCAM ALERT: Valentine's Day and romance
In 2023, $1.14 billion consumer dollars were lost due to being romance scam victims. With the support of Governor Jeff Landry, Louisiana’s Attorney General, Liz Murrill, signaled the state is ...