These digital predators are exploiting vulnerable adults through social media, dating apps, and even online games, with ...

AI has transformed romance scams into highly efficient operations, using cloned voices, deepfake video calls and emotionally responsive messages. Experts warn that the season of love is also the most ...

As reported by KXAN, data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center show that people over 50 in the Austin metro area ...

Romance scams have always been a problem, particularly as Valentine's Day approaches, but AI is giving bad actors more ways to steal money from the millions of people who are going online to find ...

With Valentine's Day approaching, Operation Senior Shield warns that not every message of affection is genuine, especially from a new acquaintance who asks for money.

Research shows that 61% of people that have used dating apps in the UK have matched with a profile they later discovered was ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It often starts with a simple message on social media or a dating app. However, what seems like a possible ...

Valentine's Day: Here are five online scams you should be careful of during Valentine's Day.

Anyone can fall victim to a romance scam, experts warned, with state and local officials alerting online denizens to be extra wary ahead of Valentine’s Day on Saturday. Here are some tips from experts ...

Many of the cases now intersect with “pig-butchering” schemes, long-form scams blending emotional grooming with fake crypto platforms.

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Americans are being defrauded out of billions through an epidemic of romance and investment schemes and it can happen to anybody, authorities warn.