Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and cybersecurity experts warn that the season of love is also the peak season for romance scams. As people swipe, match, and open up online on dating apps and ...

The digital dating world feels exciting, fast, and full of possibilities, almost like walking into a crowded party where someone interesting might be waiting across the room. But not every smiling ...

A Chicago-area man lost $70,000 to a romance scammer who used AI to create a fake identity, and he's going public to warn others despite the shame that keeps most victims quiet. Illinois residents ...

Valentine's Day should be about connection. However, every February also becomes the busiest season of the year for romance scammers. In 2026, that risk is higher than ever. These scams are no longer ...

“I lost everything. I lost my kids’ future. I lost my future" ...

Romance scams are often seen as the most shameful type of fraud to fall victim to. A new survey commissioned by the identity theft protection service NordProtect reveals that 55% of Americans who lost ...

Generative AI is making old scams feel new again — not by inventing brand-new crimes, but by smoothing out the parts that used to trip criminals up. When messages are fluent, confident, and tailored, ...