Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosVirginians got swindled out of a staggering $30 million in romance scams last year, according to reports filed with the FTC.Why it matters: It's just a fraction of the nearly ...

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

A Colorado nonprofit organization is recovering after a scam drained $60,000 from the organization's bank account.

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

Barnabas Jime took responsibility for his role, which authorities say involved others who actually posed as romantic ...

Romance scammers create fake profiles on dating apps and social media to build trust and then steal money. Signs of a romance scam include rapid relationship development, isolation from friends ...

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2022 almost 70,000 people reported being victims of a romance scam. People aged 40 to 69 are the most likely to report losing money due to a ...

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

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Michon Griffin, 46, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering and making false statements on her tax returns.

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