Romance scams are a major threat all across the country. In 2024, there were 65,000 cases just reported, more than $1.1 billion.

Romance scammers are exploiting dating app verification tools to build false trust with Canadians — then steering victims ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

It’s called catfishing. As described by Merriam-Webster, “catfishing is defined as the act of creating a false personal profile on a social networking site for fraudulent or deceptive purposes." You ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A woman typing on a smartphone. Sebastian Gollnow/dpa It began with a simple "Hello" on the social media platform Threads. The ...

It seems that scams are everywhere these days — in our texts, emails, and phone calls to start. And con artists continue to become more sophisticated in the age of AI, so much so that a recent survey ...

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 ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It often starts with a simple message on social media or a dating app. However, what seems like a possible love connection can turn into a costly scam. “The criminals know how to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Connecticut safety officials are warning residents about the danger of romance scams, especially on Valentine's Day. The state ...

The Hong Kong law enforcement agencies reportedly received 25 reports of investment scams during the last week of July. The case involved romance and online dating scams duping almost HK$70 million ...

AI has helped these scams blossom. But the tax code now offers little relief for those who have lost money to a romance scam—unless it turns into an investment scam. Valentine’s Day has typically been ...

According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage. Every year, the Federal Trade ...