fromMail Online2 months agoI fell for a scam that ruined my life ... how to avoid being nextJean fell victim to a romance scam, leading to her involvement in a $300,000 money laundering scheme.
US newsfromNew York Post3 months agoExclusive | North Korea-linked gang 'stole' billions from Americans through romance scams, online schemesA Cambodia-based gang linked to North Korea has stolen billions from Americans through romance scams and cyber heists since 2021.
London startupfromTheregister3 months agoUK convicts five scammers who preyed on widowed for 3.25MRomance scammers in the UK were convicted of laundering £3.25 million, exploiting victims seeking online relationships.
fromwww.spokeo.com4 months agoFrom catfishing to catphishing: The evolution of a romance scamA catfisher creates a fake online identity, often using social media photos, to deceive individuals for manipulation or financial gain, leading to potential heartache.Privacy professionals
Toronto startupfromwww.cbc.ca4 months agoPolice reveal the top 5 types of scams Torontonians are falling for | CBC NewsToronto residents face an increase in crypto and romance scams, with under-reporting complicating efforts to tackle fraud.
East Bay (California)fromwww.dailynews.com9 months agoHow pig butchering' romance scams siphon millions from Californians every yearRomance scams, particularly 'pig butchering,' manipulate targets emotionally over time, leading to significant financial losses.
Privacy professionalsfromBusiness Insider10 months agoDigitally native Gen Zers aren't immune to romance scamsGen Zers lost more money to online scams than baby boomers, but they may feel immune to romance scams.