Per the FTC, consumers reported 64,003 romance scams in 2023. And out of all imposter scams, romance scams bilk victims out ...

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

Denver Police warn of increased romance scams during holidays, advising never to send money or gift cards to someone not met ...

Meeting someone online is easier than ever these days. But with the advent of AI and the profusion of scams, it is also harder than ever to know whether that special someone is actually who they say ...

Romance scams are becoming more and more high tech, with the use of manipulated video. Nikki McLeod bravely shares her story ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Volusia sheriff’s detectives arrested 56-year-old Cory Woodall on charges of organized scheme to defraud and grand theft. He is accused of spending $30,000 of Carol West’s money, a ...

Abu Trica, a Swedru businessman, arrested for wire fraud, money laundering, and operating a romance scam targeting US elderly ...

It started with sweet words online. It ended with more than $3 million gone. In a disturbing reminder that romance scams remain a serious threat, especially to older adults, a federal jury found a ...

Let’s briefly consider a hypothetical scenario. Say you’ve been single for a long time and are becoming jaded about the state of current dating apps. Once-promising leads keep ghosting you, and the ...

Kenneth G. Akpieyi of Marietta was convicted on three federal charges for his role in a romance scam that defrauded victims out of more than $3 million. Prosecutors say Akpieyi posed as "Phillip ...

As Zelle makes it easier than ever to send money, it also becomes easier than ever to lose cash to the wrong people. Here are five common Zelle scams to avoid.

VICTIMS KNOW THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE. I AM EMBARRASSED BY THIS. I AM AT TIMES HUMILIATED TO STAND UP AND TALK ABOUT THIS. BUT KATE KLEINER DOES STAND UP AND TALK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO HER. SHE HAS ...