Spokeo reports romance scams exploit trust, causing $1.3 billion in losses yearly. Stay vigilant against catfishing and other online scams.

On Thursday, August 7, Alameda Police Department issued a Scam Advisory about a growing extortion scam that often begins with scammers reaching out to victims through social media or dating apps.

The E-ZPass scam texts — or scams involving other similar toll services — have seemingly been the most prevalent scam in 2025 ...

Romance scams cost Americans some $1.14 billion in 2023 alone. If you’re out there looking for love – or even just a new connection – you need to be on high alert this Valentine’s Day.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, in the past five years, people have reported losing a staggering $1.3 billion to romance scams, the highest of any FTC fraud category.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s Attorney General has issued a warning about romance scams amid the Valentine’s Day season. AG Dave Sunday said romance scams are on the rise in Pennsylvania and ...

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A list of the 100 most frequently "catfished" photos of 2025 has been released, prompting experts to warn that romance scams targeting lonely singles will increase as ...

As if the proliferation and sophistication of scams on the internet weren't already enough, AI technologies are already making them more common, and harder to spot. Old scams can now be automated en ...

Topping the list is Keanu Reeves, followed by Jason Momoa, Sandra Bullock, and Ryan Reynolds. Charlie is releasing the names to help seniors recognize and avoid falling victim to romance scams.

Four Ghanaians were extradited to the U.S. for allegedly running romance and email scams, stealing over $100 million.

Romance scams are on the rise. How one RIA advisor is helping vulnerable clients Thomas West, senior partner at Signature Estate & Investment Advisors.