Interpol put worldwide losses from financial fraud in 2025 at about $442 billion.

Americans reported losing $929 million to romance scams in 2025, and older adults accounted for 63% of those losses. More and ...

Scammers in digital romance may use targeted emotional manipulation to gain trust. They may request financial help only after establishing a connection.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As Valentine’s Day approaches, the threat of romance scams is becoming increasingly real. The Kansas Bureau of investigation says in 2024 over 17,900 Americans fell victim to ...

A LinkedIn romance scam cost Gaby close to $1 million after a scammer returned her first payment to build trust, then escalated requests over two years.

Research into romance scams reveals how fraudsters manipulate victims online and offers practical strategies for recognizing and resisting their tactics.

The FBI publishes an annual report of internet crimes with an emphasis on scams targeting older adults. In the most recent report, romance scams continue to show continuous growth over the past few ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA/Pexels. A 77-year-old woman in Western New York thought she was talking to a man named "Oliver ...

Interpol has flagged that online financial and romance fraud linked to organised syndicates is posing a growing threat to Asian economies, as Cambodia ...

TULSA, Okla. — Cybersecurity experts warn consumers about a surge in AI-powered romance scams that are increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect. 2 News Oklahoma spoke with cybersecurity experts ...

The man is described as “charming” and it is believed he has scammed at least four women living in the Metro Vancouver area. One woman met the man online on Jan. 1 after he responded to a personal ad ...

February is a time when people think about love and connection. Unfortunately, not everyone who seems to be looking for love has good intentions. FBI Jacksonville wants to make sure you are aware of ...