Report romance scams to the FTC, the platform where the scam occurred, and consider contacting AARP's fraud helpline or the FBI. The Federal Trade Commission has reported more than 64,000 romance ...

Total losses from romance scams were $1.14 billion in 2023, according to FTC data. More than 64,000 people fell victim to these scams that year. Complete numbers for 2024 have not yet been released.

Romance scams involve fraudsters posing as potential partners on social media, dating apps, or messaging platforms. They often claim to be professionals, military personnel, or business owners to ...

Romance scams affect people of all ages and backgrounds, but older individuals, former military personnel and those seeking financial arrangements are among the most vulnerable.

Online romance scams take advantage of people looking for a romantic partner on dating websites and apps, social media, and other platforms, according to the AG.

Meta is warning users not to fall for romance scammers who often pose as celebrities or members of the US military to steal money from unsuspecting victims.

In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission reported losses to romance scams topped $1.14 billion among 64,003 victims. Full 2024 numbers have not yet been released, but for the first nine months of ...

Military romance scams are also common, where fraudsters pose as deployed service members unable to meet in person. They exploit the respect and trust people have for military personnel, ...

Police in Ontario say they are looking for a man who is alleged to have swindled nearly a dozen victims across Canada in a romance scam. Peel Regional Police say 11 victims from Ontario, Quebec ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Love is in the air, and so are romance scams. ... Many scammers will claim to be in the military. Eventually, they'll ask you to send money or gift cards.

Romance scams are also known as imposter scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, imposter scams were the most common in Kentucky last year. You may recognize this scam if you’ve received ...

AI-powered romance scams in crypto use AI tools like chatbots and deepfakes to manipulate victims emotionally and financially. As scammers become more tech-savvy, they’re now using artificial ...