Romance scams are growing in popularity. According to the Federal Trade Commission in 2023, 64,000 romance scams were reported totaling $1.1 billion, which averages about $2,000 per person. That is reportedly the highest reported losses for any form of imposter scam.
Dr. Jamie Zuckerman explains how romance scams are easy to fall for and the signs to watch out for.
(WHTM) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning residents of romance scams around Valentine's Day. Sunday says romance scams, also called "catfishing," are on the rise in Pennsylvania and across the country targeting vulnerable individuals seeking companionship. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe…
This year, millions of people will turn to social media and dating apps to find connections. Unfortunately, so will fraudsters. These aren’t just one-off attacks — thanks to generative AI, deepfakes, and chatbots trained on intimate conversations, today’s romance scams are fully industrialized. And think it’s just Gen Z and millennials falling…
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is warning state residents of potential online dating scams on Valentine's Day. Raoul is emphasizing that there is no shame in being the victim of a romantic scam and that anyone can be a victim in this scenario. People who believe…