Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for Instagram romance scams
If your social media suitor seems too good to be true, it might be a scam. Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “ romance scams ” ahead of Valentine's Day,
How to not fall in love with AI-powered romance scammers
Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to protect yourself against artificial intelligence-fueled romance scams, which have become the most common type of fraud in 2025.
How to Avoid Romance Scams This Valentine’s Day
Ahead of Valentine's Day and as part of our global anti-scam awareness campaign to protect people online, we’re sharing relevant tools, research and tips.
Know the signs of a romance scam this Valentine’s Day
Federal agencies are warning of romance scams as Valentine’s Day approaches.
SCAM ALERT: Valentine's Day and romance
In 2023, $1.14 billion consumer dollars were lost due to being romance scam victims. Embattled LSU law professor Ken Levy won another round in court Tuesday. With the support of Governor Jeff Landry, Louisiana’s Attorney General, Liz Murrill, signaled the state is ready to resume executions.
FBI warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day coming up, the FBI has a warning about romance scams. Scammers prey on the most vulnerable victims, gain their trust and take their money. These fraudsters will seem genuine, caring and believable. Sometimes they'll impersonate a celebrity.
Romance scam fraudsters ramping up for Valentine's Day, says Missouri Secretary of State
Romance scams are on the rise ahead of Valentine's Day, and Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has some tips on identifying them.
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The threat of romance scams looms large
According to researchers at cybersecurity firm Tenable, 39 per cent of Indians, who sought love online, discovered that their ...
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Romance Scams Cost Americans $697.3M Last Year
Nearly 59,000 Americans have fallen victim to romance scams in 2024, losing an estimated $697.3m. According to a new report ...
NI man lost more than £200,000 in romance scam
The victim "lost everything" and ended up in debt after he was repeatedly asked for money online.
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Ohioans lost over $15.3 million in 1 year to romance scams
According to data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, Ohioans lost over $15.3 million in 2023 to confidence fraud ...
Online romance scams on the rise
As Valentine's Day approaches, Ohioans looking for love are being urged to watch out for digital romance scams.
Meta warns users not to fall for romance scammers posing as celebrities or military
Think you might have met someone “attractive, single and successful” on Facebook or Instagram? You might want to think again, Meta says. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, the company is once again warning ...
Romance scam: Man tells of ‘devastating impact’ after being conned out of £200k
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...