Romance is in the air with Valentine's Day just a few days away, and you know who's looking for love? Scammers. It's one of the harsh realities of online dating: Scammers posing as singles trying to ...

Barclays said Generation Z customers were worried about video clips made or altered using AI, which can be used as a tool to persuade people to hand over money.

This video explores a real case where an online dating scam resulted in serious legal consequences. Learn how the scheme worked how victims were targeted and what led to the case going to court. A ...

New research shows that one in four Americans say they’ve encountered a fake profile or AI-generated bot online Between December 1, 2025, and January 22, 2026, McAfee blocked hundreds of thousands of ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The winter season can be an optimal time for scammers. Better Business Bureau joined ABC7 to discuss two popular scams for this time of year: Online Dating Scams and Home Improvement ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It is the season for love with Valentine's Day approaching. If you're looking for that special person online, you're not alone. More than half of all single people have used an online ...

CHICAGO (WSIL) — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging residents to remain vigilant against romance scams as they look for love online this Valentine’s Day. In a consumer alert issued Friday ...

Today, McAfee released its annual Valentine’s Day research, revealing how fake profiles, AI‑assisted chats, QR‑code‑based scams, and financial manipulation have become ingrained in modern online ...