Military dating scams are complex and take a lot of effort to put together, so scammers target multiple individuals at once. “The con artist behind the fake profile is usually a group of cons ...

These scammers often steal real military servicemembers’ names and photos for their fake profiles. Their online chats can feel real and quickly turn to talk of love or even marriage.

Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert Thursday to help protect people from targeted scams and fraud.

Spokeo reports romance scams exploit trust, causing $1.3 billion in losses yearly. Stay vigilant against catfishing and other ...

According to a recent report from the Federal Trade Commission, military families lost a staggering $584 million to scams in ...

That’s a $63 million jump from 2022, showing that the military community is a big target for scammers. The number of military members who lost money to these attacks went up by 7% to 30,948, per ...

Guest Contributor - July 19, 2025 As scam losses reach record highs in the U.S., military families, veterans, and active-duty service members remain disproportionately affected.

Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and potential scams they have come in contact with by calling 828-1329 or via e… ...

Posted: Jul 16, 2025 / 09:58 AM CDT Updated: Jul 16, 2025 / 09:58 AM CDT MEMPHIS, Tenn. — July is Military Consumer Month. So, WREG is sharing three scams military families should look out for.

CBS News Chicago The Better Business Bureau is warning veterans and military personnel that they may be the target of scammers around Memorial Day. This is a common time of year for fraudulent ...

The median loss for military consumers reporting online shopping scams is $120, and losses can be even higher when big-ticket items are involved, such as electronics, furniture or clothing bundles.