Criminals running romance scams have added a new weapon to their playbook: real-time deepfake video calls that let them pose as someone else on camera, pass visual “proof of identity” checks, and keep ...

Romance scams lead to billions of dollars in losses worldwide every year. According to AARP, about 1 in 10 people age 50 and ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Romance scams often succeed by creating trust before introducing an emergency, investment opportunity or ...

Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. In one recording of a WhatsApp video ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Romance scammers are stealing millions of dollars from Ohioans. Now the state’s attorney general is ...

He met her two years ago on a “lonely hearts” social media website. Over time, the relationship progressed from a casual encounter to obsessively intertwined behavior. Conversations moved from ...

As Congress considers how to respond to AI-enabled fraud, it should also revisit a tax code that treats victims differently depending on whether they were manipulated with promises of wealth or ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Romance scams rarely begin with a demand for money. They more often begin with a flattering profile, ...

Cybersecurity experts expose romance scams, catfishing tactics, and ways to stay safe online. Romance scams are rising fast, targeting people searching for love and connection online. Bonnie Erbé ...

Americans lose billions of dollars to scams annually but current tax laws often make the financial damage even worse. New ...

A Hong Kong insurance agent lost HK$26 million ($3.3M) to a romance scammer's fake crypto app showing 800% returns - one of ...