Scott Cole told ABC News that since around 2010, he has been at the center of a social media romance scam nightmare.

Thousands of French people fall victim every year to these scams, orchestrated from massive centers abroad. The scammers, ...

With Valentine’s Day approaching, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) are warning consumers to be aware of romance scams, a deceptive form of fraud that preys ...

Your public posts online can make you an easy target for criminals of all kinds. We tell you why and how to lock down your ...

Law enforcement and security professionals are warning of increased scam activity this holiday season. Most holiday scams are phishing scams that can be found year-round, though scammers will theme ...

HOUSTON — As Valentine's Day fills social media feeds with messages of love, it also marks a peak season for romance scams, with fraudsters preying on both hearts and wallets. The Better Business ...

Meta on Wednesday warned internet users to be wary of online acquaintances promising romance but seeking cash as scammers use deep fakes to prey on those looking for love. "This is a new tool in the ...

MANILA, Philippines — Australian and Philippine authorities took steps on Valentine’s Day to help would-be victims avoid hurting their “hearts and bank accounts” in online love scams. The Australian ...

Five Chinese nationals, allegedly involved in an online love scam syndicate, have pleaded guilty at the Magistrate's Court ...

Holiday scams are rising. Phishing and smishing attacks are targeting online shoppers. Scammers exploit the busy holiday season, using fake delivery messages to steal data. Law enforcement also warns ...

People are advised to be 'politely paranoid' when making potentially romantic connections with strangers online to avoid being scammed - Copyright AFP/File Raul ...