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A 67-year-old woman now lives in her car after losing thousands to a romance scammer pretending to be Keanu Reeves

Older Americans are disproportionately affected by romance scams, suffering significant financial losses.
Scammers often impersonate trusted figures, like celebrities, to gain victims' trust.

Webinar | Protect yourself this holiday season: Avoid romance scams and stay safe online | amNewYork

Scammers exploit holiday loneliness, targeting individuals through dating platforms.
A free webinar on December 10 aims to educate about romance scams.
Older Americans lost $240 million to scams in 2022, emphasizing the need for awareness.

Video | Protect yourself this holiday season: Avoid romance scams and stay safe online | amNewYork

romance scams increase during the holiday season
scammers target vulnerable individuals using online platforms
education is key to recognizing and avoiding scams

A 67-year-old woman now lives in her car after losing thousands to a romance scammer pretending to be Keanu Reeves

Older Americans are disproportionately affected by romance scams, suffering significant financial losses.
Scammers often impersonate trusted figures, like celebrities, to gain victims' trust.

Webinar | Protect yourself this holiday season: Avoid romance scams and stay safe online | amNewYork

Scammers exploit holiday loneliness, targeting individuals through dating platforms.
A free webinar on December 10 aims to educate about romance scams.
Older Americans lost $240 million to scams in 2022, emphasizing the need for awareness.

Video | Protect yourself this holiday season: Avoid romance scams and stay safe online | amNewYork

romance scams increase during the holiday season
scammers target vulnerable individuals using online platforms
education is key to recognizing and avoiding scams
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What My Mom's Experience With Romance Scams Taught Me About Blame

The complexities of discussing a loved one's involvement in romance scams can create difficult emotional dilemmas.

Asking Eric: My friend's messaging with celebrities has gotten out of hand

Beware of romance scams disguised as celebrity interactions on Telegram.
#financial-fraud

How 'pig butchering' romance scams siphon millions from Californians every year

Romance scams, especially 'pig butchering,' exploit emotional connections before leading victims to significant financial losses.

How pig butchering' romance scams siphon millions from Californians every year

Romance scams, particularly 'pig butchering,' manipulate targets emotionally over time, leading to significant financial losses.

How 'pig butchering' romance scams siphon millions from Californians every year

Romance scams, especially 'pig butchering,' exploit emotional connections before leading victims to significant financial losses.

How pig butchering' romance scams siphon millions from Californians every year

Romance scams, particularly 'pig butchering,' manipulate targets emotionally over time, leading to significant financial losses.
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Digitally native Gen Zers aren't immune to romance scams

Gen Zers lost more money to online scams than baby boomers, but they may feel immune to romance scams.

Fake Trading Apps Target Victims Globally via Apple App Store and Google Play

A large-scale fraud campaign utilized fake trading apps and social engineering tactics to defraud victims globally.

AI use on dating apps rising, 1 in 4 Americans use to enhance profile

AI is increasingly used in online dating but is also contributing to a rise in scams and fake profiles.
23% of Americans are using AI to enhance their dating profiles and messaging, up from 15% last year.

Digitally native Gen Zers aren't immune to romance scams

Gen Zers lost more money to online scams than baby boomers, but they may feel immune to romance scams.

Fake Trading Apps Target Victims Globally via Apple App Store and Google Play

A large-scale fraud campaign utilized fake trading apps and social engineering tactics to defraud victims globally.

AI use on dating apps rising, 1 in 4 Americans use to enhance profile

AI is increasingly used in online dating but is also contributing to a rise in scams and fake profiles.
23% of Americans are using AI to enhance their dating profiles and messaging, up from 15% last year.
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German police swoop on gang of foreign dating scammers

The Black Axe gang engaged in romance scams and money laundering in Germany, using a commodity-based money laundering scheme and operating under a seemingly charitable organization.

I let a romance scammer try to seduce me to get the inside scoop on rom-cons | CBC News

Romance scams are a popular con, with victims losing an average of $53,000.
The fundamental need for connection drives people to fall for romance scams.

Retailers can't keep scammers away from their favorite payment form: gift cards

Gift card scams are prevalent and target vulnerable populations.
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