LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Romance scams cost victims $1.3 billion in losses in just one year. A common romance scam is catfishing, which is when the scammer pretends to be someone else online. Now ...

These cons are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

The FBI is reminding those looking for love ahead of Valentine’s Day to stay vigilant. On Wednesday, the bureau shared a post on social media warning Americans of what it’s calling “romance scams,” ...

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Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, Grindr, and Bumble are where millions turn every day to find potential partners, but these dating apps are also used by cybercriminals to carry out romance scams. In a typical ...

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 ...

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The digital dating world feels exciting, fast, and full of possibilities, almost like walking into a crowded party where someone interesting might be waiting across the room. But not every smiling ...

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 ...