People find love in many ways and ... Nigeria and "Sakawa Boys" in Ghana have a reputation for engaging in various fraudulent schemes, including online romance scams. Over the past decade, I ...

So how do you avoid romance scams? “In our recent Modern Love study … one-third of Americans (31%) said they’d had an online love interest turn out to be a scammer, and 42% of people said ...

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air – and so are scams. As millions turn to dating apps, social media, and messaging platforms to find love ...

WITH February being the month of love, we highlight romance scams that have been plaguing individuals worldwide. Romance scams, also known as sweetheart scams, involve individuals forming fake ...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, scammers are preying on those looking for love. In 2023 alone, romance scams cost consumers an estimated $1 billion, according to the FTC. Fraud expert Ken Smiley ...

Cupid's arrow might be digital this Valentine's Day, but so are the scams, warns cybersecurity firm McAfee. As millions across India turn to online platforms to find love, new research from ...

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Australian and Philippine authorities took steps on Valentine’s Day to help would-be victims avoid hurting their “hearts and bank accounts” in online love scams.