A Massachusetts woman believed she was in a committed relationship with “Williams Moore.” So did a New Jersey woman, who fell ...

Spokeo analyzed public data to highlight who's being targeted by romance scammers, how the scams unfold, and how people can protect themselves.

Anatomy of a romance scam Every romance scam starts with an online profile, and it’s almost always inauthentic. Scammers usually steal photos, create fake bios, and build believable personas ...

Anatomy of a romance scam Every romance scam starts with an online profile, and it’s almost always inauthentic. Scammers usually steal photos, create fake bios, and build believable personas ...

Hundreds of Alaskans have received scam text messages claiming to be sent from the Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles, stating that they have an outstanding traffic ticket.

In 2024, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received 17,910 romance scam complaints, totaling a staggering $672 million in reported losses. That’s up from the $600 million reported in ...

Rita's story was shared during Scam Jam, an event held in Sandy on Wednesday, designed to educate Utahns about common scams and how to avoid them. Scamming has become a multibillion-dollar industry.

They're not shooting in the dark, either. Scammers know exactly where to look. According to the FTC in 2022, 40% of romance scams started on social media, while 19% began on dating apps.

Romance scams are emotional cons disguised as love stories. Scammers build fake online relationships to manipulate people into sending money, gifts, or sensitive information. These schemes don't ...