Veterans, especially those who may be seeking companionship after service, are often lured into trusting relationships with ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - As Valentine’s Day approaches, investigators are warning about romance scams that target older people through online relationships designed to steal money. Lieutenant Jerry ...

While fraud is nothing new, today's scams are constantly evolving. The latest advances in technology, like artificial intelligence (AI), make these schemes even harder to spot. The Federal Trade ...

At first glance, fake dating profiles have nothing but green flags. They’re verified accounts, often posing as handsome men in their 40s. Their photos tell the story of a laid-back, yet exciting life ...

A photo of the landing page for myspeicaldates.com, one of two Cyprus-based websites and five U.S. banks being sued by a dementia patient who was the victim of a romance scam that wiped out his life ...

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS (KAIT) — As Valentine’s Day approaches, a podcaster is warning others about romance scammers after her mother lost more than $200,000 to online dating fraud. April Helm’s ...

Love is in the air- and so are scammers. With Valentine's Day being just around the corner, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning New Yorkers to stay cautious ...

Imposter scams were the top consumer complaint for the ninth year in a row, according to a recent report from the Federal Trade Commission. During 2025, the agency received more than 1 million reports ...

Charles Scharf, chief executive officer of Wells Fargo & Co., right, arrives for a meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 13, 2025. Romance scams put banks in a bad spot, as our ...