It’s a sad fact, but true — so many of today’s most common scams work by preying on and exploiting trust, and our most human emotions. And that’s even more true when it comes to online dating scams ...

Romance scams have reached a staggering amount in losses for victims, over a billion dollars, says the Federal Trade ...

Romance scams are emotional cons disguised as love stories. Scammers build fake online relationships to manipulate people into sending money, gifts, or sensitive information. These schemes don't just ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A Massachusetts woman is warning others after her 74-year-old mother was conned out of nearly her entire retirement savings in an elaborate year-long romance scam. Jessica, who ...

On social media, Kevin Ottomar, a project foreman from West Palm Beach, Florida, looks quite similar to Caleb Wilson, a North Carolina college alumnus, and Wilson Davis, a marine engineer in Ireland.

Let’s briefly consider a hypothetical scenario. Say you’ve been single for a long time and are becoming jaded about the state of current dating apps. Once-promising leads keep ghosting you, and the ...

North Myrtle Beach police are warning people to watch out for these three scams that are trying to get your money. How you ...