On the African continent, Nigeria and Ghana have emerged as hubs for internet fraud. The “ Yahoo Boys ” operating in Nigeria ...

In 2023, 945 Canadians lost over $50 million to romance scams, with an average loss of nearly $53,000 per person You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an ...

The next time you see that image of a hooded, slightly evil-looking man hunched over a laptop, pause and consider that the ...

(WJAR) — Consumers lose more than a billion dollars every year to romance scams. But money isn't the only thing they lose. That's why a nonprofit called FightCybercrime created the Romance Scam ...

COLORADO (KXRM) — The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is warning individuals of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day. Romance scams are a deceptive form of fraud that prey on individuals ...

People hoping to find romance ahead of Valentine’s Day should stay mindful of romance scams. According to the Better Business Bureau, more than 500 people reported romance fraud in 2024.

As Valentine's Day approaches, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) are alerting the public to the dangers of romance scams, a form of fraud that targets ...

You’ve really got to be careful out there, friend! The Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning to watch out for: a romance scam involving your cell phone, as USA Today cautions. I almost fell ...

Consumers planning to spend big this Valentine's Day should be aware of scams. Romance scams target vulnerable people by building trust and then asking for money. Fake websites and florists may ...

The USPS and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are warning consumers they may be targeted for romance scams as Valentine's Day approaches. These scams often start online, but quickly progress to ...