A scam referred to as “pig butchering”, where online scammers use romance to find targets, is on the rise costing people thousands of dollars. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian explains what a typical scam ...

A warning now for those who may wear their hearts on their sleeves this Valentine’s Day: so-called “romance scams” are surging across the globe and here in America. In 2022, American lost ...

A financial crime expert has revealed five red flags your romance could be a fraudster trying to get your money ...

Financial fraud takes many forms, but romance scams are arguably ... often claiming to be in the military, working abroad, or in similar situations. 3. Scammers quickly develop an emotional ...

In fact, the past few days have provided a stark reminder that while the tech world is evolving at a breakneck speed, the tactics of online scammers often remain strikingly familiar. Since the R1 ...

A growing street phone scam in New York City is defrauding victims of significant sums of money, with over $76,000 stolen last year. Criminals request a seemingly legitimate donation via transfer ...

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Average participant in non-profit's support group has lost more than $160,000 to romance scams; free service helps victims navigate emotional and financial recovery process "There have been so ...

He worked alongside hundreds of others aiming to steal money in a ‘pig butchering’ romance scam in a sophisticated operation designed to part unsuspecting victims from their cash. This type of ...

“One of the more prevalent and devastating forms of scams combines a romance scam with cryptocurrency, often resulting in five- or six-figure losses for the victims,” she said. A YouTube video ...