PROVO — Provo police say an ongoing investigation into a "romance scam" highlights the need to protect elderly residents from falling victim to online scams in recent years that specifically ...

Romance scammers create fake profiles on dating apps and social media to build trust and then steal money. Signs of a romance scam include rapid relationship development, isolation from friends ...

Online romance scams do just that. To avoid being devastated this way, it helps to understand the intricacies of this type of crime. Take our quiz to find out how much you know.

Online romance scams are a growing concern for senior citizens in Pennsylvania Online romance scams are a growing concern for senior citizens in Pennsylvania, with scammers often targeting ...

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 ...

Hong Kong police and the city’s de facto central bank are in talks with banks about how to more swiftly freeze accounts linked to fraudulent activities, as part of efforts to clamp down on ...

There's a darker side, though: Often catfishing is the first step in a romance scam, which can end in a broken heart (if you're lucky) or a significant financial loss (if you're not). Catfishing ...

A former member of the U.S. Air Force is serving prison time for her involvement in a multimillion-dollar romance scam and a separate COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, some of which took place on base ...

Maiduguri over allegation of romance scam. The defendant was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, criminal misappropriation and cheating by impersonation to ...

A 47-year-old Nigerian, Darlington Akporugo, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy charges related to a romance scam that targeted victims across the United States. This was announced by ...

EXCLUSIVE: As romance scams are on the rise, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing new legislation aimed at holding accountable those who seek to defraud retirees and steal their hard ...