Romance scams, Valentine's Day

How to avoid a romance scam this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a time for love, but unfortunately, it’s also a prime opportunity for scammers looking to prey on hopeful romantics.
Scammers are targeting singles this Valentine’s Day. How to spot romance scams
New Yorkers reported the loss of millions of dollars to romance scams statewide last year, the state Division of Consumer Protection says.
Don’t Fall for These Instagram Romance Scams
If you're looking for love this Valentine's Day, beware. Meta has a warning for you—here's what to keep your eye out for.
Protect Yourself Against 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.
FBI issues warning on romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day
The FBI is issuing a warning about the rise of online romance scams, and how AI is playing a role, just in time for Valentine's Day
Love, laughter … and pickles? What Valentine’s Day cards tell us about romance
Valentine’s Day means flowers, chocolate and picking out the perfect card to express your affection. We analyzed nearly 600 cards to spot trends about modern love.
Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for Instagram romance scams
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “ romance scams ” ahead of Valentine's Day, warning of unsolicited messages through its apps and other social media platforms,
Ontario police say romance scams are on the rise. Here’s how to spot them
Canadians reported $58 million in romance scam losses to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre in 2024. CBC’s Ali Chiasson breaks ...
New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office : Beware Of Romance Scams
Red flags to watch for include common signs someone may be trying to deceive you online like requesting money or claiming ...
Romance scams are on the rise. Here are the red flags you should look for
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s Attorney General has issued a warning about romance scams amid the Valentine’s Day season. AG ...
‘Families, relationships, marriages can be torn apart’: How to protect yourself from romance scams
While it’s the perfect time to remind your sweetheart how much you love them, gift homemade cards or buy flowers it’s also ...
Ticker: Early win for media against AI; Glock sued over handguns; Beware Instagram romance scams
Judge Stephanos Bibas of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision Tuesday that affirmed Ross Intelligence was ...
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Beware of romance scams on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a prime time for romance scammers to target victims for money and gifts. Scammers use social media to research their victims and build trust before employing tactics like ...
Charity launches new romance scam support service
A charity has launched a new romance scam support service for victims in Kent.The specialist service offered by Victim ...
Romance scams: Moody’s identifies 1,193 entities with potential ties in 2024, a six-year high
As per its overall data, 2024 registered a 14% increase in new romance scam profiles compared to 2023. While the number of ...