Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios Hoodwinking Don Juans and Janes fleeced lonely hearts in Georgia to the tune of more than $25 million in 2024, according to reports filed with the FTC. Why it matters: Georgia ...

As romance scams are on the rise, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing new legislation aimed at holding accountable ...

I learned the hard way that the internet can fabricate illusions, and misplaced trust can come at a devastating price.

A new report from the Better Business Bureau highlights the top four scams that people encountered most frequently last year.

While may start as an innocent Facebook connection may cost you thousands of dollars. The FBI has issued a warning about romance scams.

Michon Raquel Griffin, 46, of Raleigh pleaded guilty July 10 to charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and making ...

Investment scams, including those involving cryptocurrency, remained the riskiest scam type in 2024, according to a new ...

Scammers often prey on lonely individuals seeking love, using photos stolen from real people to establish fake profiles. One ...

A new federal report shows scams cost Iowans more than $50-million dollars last year. The Federal Trade Commission says it ...