Romance scams have evolved into multi-million-dollar operations, preying on lonely hearts, hopeful romantics, and even the ...

Meta said it recently worked with research firm Graphika to take down romance scams in three common categories.

Fraud comes in many forms, and one way scammers take advantage of people is through their loneliness. Rebecca Lewis, a sales manager with Arvest Bank, said romance scams are a type of imposter scheme.

These scammers use stolen photos and fake profiles to deceive ... an internet security company. Military romance scams are also common, where fraudsters pose as deployed service members unable ...

Valentine's Day is a prime time for romance ... scammers “start to build the relationships,” Valentine’s Day is a time when they will ask their victims for money, gift cards, or pictures ...

The Federal Trade Commission reports Americans lost $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023, more than double the $547 million lost in 2022.

With Valentine's Day approaching, the FBI has issued a stark warning about the rise of "sinister" romance scams targeting individuals online. These scams are emotionally and financially devastating ...