romance scam, Valentine's Day

How to avoid a romance scam this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a time for love, but unfortunately, it’s also a prime opportunity for scammers looking to prey on hopeful romantics.
Scammers are targeting singles this Valentine’s Day. How to spot romance scams
New Yorkers reported the loss of millions of dollars to romance scams statewide last year, the state Division of Consumer Protection says.
How to spot, avoid and report romance scams
Rebecca D’Antonio, a romance scam victim who lost $100,000 to a scammer she met on OKCupid, a dating website she thought was trustworthy, found the reporting process to be “impersonal, granular, and triggering,” she said in an interview with ConsumerAffairs.
How to not fall in love with AI-powered romance scammers
Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to protect yourself against artificial intelligence-fueled romance scams, which have become the most common type of fraud in 2025.
Online dating scams rise as Valentine's Day approaches
As Valentine's Day nears, singles may feel increased pressure to find love, often turning to online dating platforms like Hinge, Bumble, and Tinder.
Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for Instagram romance scams
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “ romance scams ” ahead of Valentine's Day, warning of unsolicited messages through its apps and other social media platforms,
How to spot a romance scam and who is most likely to be a victim
Watch: Experts warn about the dangers of romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day Experts are warning about the risks of ...
Eye on Scams: Fake Dating Websites used by catfishers
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Romance fraud hit £99.4m in 2024 – here are 7 signs you're dating a scammer
Card shops claim February as the month for celebrating love, but it’s also prime time for romance fraudsters. Reported losses ...
Experts warn dating apps could see you lose £10k despite easy ways to detect romance scammers
But experts have warned dating app users need to be vigilant, as data shows over 9,000 people will likely fall victim to a ...
Online romance scams on the rise
As Valentine's Day approaches, Ohioans looking for love are being urged to watch out for digital romance scams.
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Beware of 'relationship investiment scams' on dating apps, social media
Buyer beware — of looking for love in all the wrong places. It's known as a 'relationship investment scam,' where ...