Romance scams, where fraudsters lure victims with false promises of love, prey on thousands of people every year. In 2023, ...
A famous movie star reaches out to you on the internet, and you strike up a whirlwind romance. Unfortunately for one unnamed French woman, that rom-com scenario was nothing more than a long con that ...
Whether it's a personal endorsement, a message from a screen idol or even a heart-wrenching cry for help, thousands have ...
Behind the sweet words and perfect pictures, a growing number of online scammers are using technology to craft the perfect ...
This month, we’ve focused on the devastating reality of romance scams, and how much damage they can inflict, both financially ...
As AI-empowered scammers threaten digital romantics, online dating services need better systems for ensuring trust and authenticity on their platforms.
Found yourself in a heady new romance with someone online? Here are the signs they might be trying to scam you, according to ...
This Valentine’s Day, ANZ Bank and TBWANew Zealand flipped tradition on its head with Scammers Bloom - a unique rose, ...
Another report shared to the BBB Scam Tracker in November 2024 detailed how a scammer impersonated Elon Musk to steal $700 in ...
Card shops claim February as the month for celebrating love, but it’s also prime time for romance fraudsters. Reported losses ...
Scams involving celebrities or other famous people aren't really new - and are simply a modern take on the "Spanish Prisoner" ...