With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, plenty of people are wearing their hearts on their sleeves while seeking genuine relationships, but there are also fraudsters seeking to exploit them, which is why the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky issued a warning about romance scams.

They won't ask for money immediately. Scammers usually practice at least one virtue: patience. "They don't typically come right out and ask for your money," says Simerly. "Instead, they will spend weeks – or even months – in the pursuit of getting to know their targets while they build trust."

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the FBI Springfield office is cautioning the public to be vigilant about online relationships, warning that not all digital connections are genuine.

As Valentines Day approaches, a warning about looking for love in all the worng places. Scammers could turn to dating websites and apps to target vulnerable individuals and steal their money.

Arvest Bank is warning of a possible romance scam where fraudsters create a fake online identity to gain a victim's trust.

Valentine’s Day, a time to celebrate love, is quickly approaching, and the U.S. Postal Service and Inspection Service are reminding customers to be cautious of potential ‘romance scams’ during this season of affection.