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.
How to spot, avoid and report romance scams
Finding a partner presents its own set of challenges, and with romance scams blooming, it’s costing people their mental health and money. But just how big is the problem? An estimated 58,734 ...
How to Protect Yourself From Online 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
How to avoid a romance scam this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a time for love, but unfortunately, it’s also a prime opportunity for scammers looking to prey on hopeful romantics.
NI man lost more than £200,000 in romance scam
The victim began talking to the scammer on a dating app but their conversations soon moved to private messaging A man from Northern Ireland who lost more than £200,000 in a romance scam has said the fraudsters "almost destroyed my life".
5Ws+1H: How It's Done: Tips for avoiding romance scams
Fraud comes in many forms, and one way scammers take advantage of people is through their loneliness. Rebecca Lewis, a sales manager with Arvest Bank, said romance scams are a type of imposter scheme.
Ontario police say romance scams are on the rise. Here’s how to spot them
Canadians reported $58 million in romance scam losses to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre in 2024. CBC’s Ali Chiasson breaks down the romance red flags that Ontario police want the public to be aware of.
Love and stolen money: San Diego woman shares how she lost $32K in romance scam
According to the San Diego County District Attorney, romance scams stole more than $1.3 million from local victims in 2023 ...
Romance scams surge as fraudsters exploit love and cryptocurrency
Romance scams cost US victims over $1 billion in 2023. Authorities warn of rising online fraud, as tech firms crack down on ...
Romance scam victim shares story as FBI weighs in on heightened risks around Valentine’s Day
CBS 17 spoke with one woman who said she met someone she felt a connection with online, but it led to her losing thousands.