Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for Instagram romance scams
If your social media suitor seems too good to be true, it might be a scam. Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “ romance scams ” ahead of Valentine's Day,
How to not fall in love with AI-powered romance scammers
Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to protect yourself against artificial intelligence-fueled romance scams, which have become the most common type of fraud in 2025.
SPD warns of ‘romance scams’ as Valentine’s Day approaches
Scammers will use fake personas to tailor their scam to the victim, oftentimes creating an intimate digital relationship which knocks a person's guard down.
How to Avoid 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.
SCAM ALERT: Valentine's Day and romance
In 2023, $1.14 billion consumer dollars were lost due to being romance scam victims. Embattled LSU law professor Ken Levy won another round in court Tuesday. With the support of Governor Jeff Landry, Louisiana’s Attorney General, Liz Murrill, signaled the state is ready to resume executions.
Romance scam fraudsters ramping up for Valentine's Day, says Missouri Secretary of State
Romance scams are on the rise ahead of Valentine's Day, and Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has some tips on identifying them.
Fall in love but don’t fall for these Valentine’s Day scams
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air and according to projections from the National Retail Federation, it is shaping up to be a pricey holiday. Lovebirds are estimated to spend a record $27.
Don’t fall for these AI chatbot scams this Valentine’s Day – here’s how they could play with your heart strings
There has been a surge in AI-related romance scams 17% of people believe somebody they know has been approached by an AI chatbot on dating apps or social media Almost half of British people believe it is possible to develop feelings for an AI chatbot Valentine's Day may be approaching fast (it’s this Friday,
NI man lost more than £200,000 in romance scam
The victim "lost everything" and ended up in debt after he was repeatedly asked for money online.
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Romance Scams Cost Americans $697.3M Last Year
Nearly 59,000 Americans have fallen victim to romance scams in 2024, losing an estimated $697.3m. According to a new report ...
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The threat of romance scams looms large
According to researchers at cybersecurity firm Tenable, 39 per cent of Indians, who sought love online, discovered that their ...
Online romance scams on the rise
As Valentine's Day approaches, Ohioans looking for love are being urged to watch out for digital romance scams.
Meta warns users not to fall for romance scammers posing as celebrities or military
Think you might have met someone “attractive, single and successful” on Facebook or Instagram? You might want to think again, Meta says. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, the company is once again warning ...
Romance scam: Man tells of ‘devastating impact’ after being conned out of £200k
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
Dating app users face increased risk of romance scams as downloads spike on February 14
In the quest for love, many turn to dating apps, but this Valentine's weekend, a surge in romance scams could leave hopeful ...
Arizona ranks low among best states for single seniors, thanks to romance scams and STIs
Arizona came in at No. 49 based on its senior residents' life expectancies, romance scam rate and sexually transmitted ...