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 scammers blend emotional manipulation with cybercrime tactics to exploit unsuspecting victims around the world. The Department of Justice recently recovered $8.2 million in Tether — or USDT — ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stock image. Federal authorities say two men conspired in romance scams and other frauds that funneled millions of dollars through ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The promise of love and connection, leading to an empty heart and empty wallet – the unfortunate but very common tale of romance scams. And this Valentine’s Day season is ...

Valentine's Day should be about connection. However, every February also becomes the busiest season of the year for romance scammers. In 2026, that risk is higher than ever. These scams are no longer ...

Romance scammers are posing as savvy investors flaunting fake profits, Nationwide Building Society is warning. The society said it was seeing criminals moving away from “dramatic emergency pleas” and ...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, singles looking for love often turn to digital platforms, and military singles are no different. A simple online search turns up several sites, including MilitaryCupid, ...

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 ...

As romance scams are on the rise, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing new legislation aimed at holding accountable those who seek to defraud retirees and steal their hard-earned savings.