NEW YORK: Love Island U.S.A. heartthrob Rob Rausch wrangled “snakes and fakes” in pink overalls in collaboration with Tinder for World Romance Scam Prevention Day. “They’re snakey and slippery. If you’re not careful, they’ll lure you in and strike when you least expect it,” Rausch warned in Tinder’s Instagram reel, sporting his signature cowboy hat and...Read More
Twenty Hongkongers have lost more than HK$12 million (US$1.5 million) to love scammers in a single week, prompting police to renew warnings for residents to be cautious when making friends online. In an alert on their CyberDefender Facebook page, police said on Friday fraudsters were playing on people’s emotions by fabricating stories to cheat them...Read More
Oct. 3 is romance fraud awareness day and the FBI’s Phoenix bureau took to X to share a message: Not everyone who uses online dating sites is looking for love. As the popularity of online dating has skyrocketed some have been left with an empty bank account. According to the 2023 FBI Internet Crime Report,...Read More
Reports of romance scams have jumped, according to a major bank, which has issued a warning to people looking for love this summer. Barclays analysed its business and personal current account customer scam data – and found a 139% increase in the total value of romance scam reports when comparing the period March to April...Read More
Texas residents have been alerted to a new warning from the FBI about an alarming rise in scams. These scams have been popping up across the state, targeting people in all areas. The FBI is asking everyone to be extra careful when answering phone calls, checking emails, or even browsing social media. These new scams...Read More
Afew weeks after a recent breakup, I hesitantly opened up the App Store and started the renewal ritual of modern dating: reinstalling the apps. This was once exciting, the start of an adventure. But this time, seeing progress bars slowly load, I was filled with dread. I knew I wanted to date again — just...Read More
Santander UK reveals victims of romance scams, across all ages from 18 to 93, lose an average of £4,500 each The crime involves someone pretending to be in a romantic relationship but has the goal of stealing money. Published 24 minutes ago New research by Santander UK shows £6.8 million has been stolen in the...Read More
Incidents of investment fraud and romance scams via social media have more than tripled in the first eight months of this year, the National Police Agency said Wednesday, prompting authorities to raise awareness about them. A total of 6,868 reports of such cases involving losses amounting to nearly ¥88 billion ($600 million) were filed with...Read More
Santander UK has issued a warning after nearly £4 million was reported as stolen from the bank’s customers through romance scams over the past six months. Romance scammers will manufacture all sorts of fictional stories, promises, and crises designed to get their victims to send them money. The bank revealed that victims were aged between...Read More
A new report suggests £6.8 million has been lost across the UK in the last 12 months Author: Kathy GreenPublished 8 hours agoLast updated 8 hours ago Anyone looking for love in North Yorkshire is being urged to be wary of ruthless scammers. It’s a new report suggest 65% of people think it’d never happen...Read More
