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

This problem has worsened over the years. More than $1 billion was lost to romance scammers in 2023, according to the Federal ...

People find love in many ways and through diverse mediums. Online platforms have become popular meeting places for people ...

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the US, romance scams accounted for losses to about 24,000 Americans, exceeding US$1 billion, in 2022. On the African continent, Nigeria and Ghana ...

Romance scams cost US victims over $1 billion in 2023. Authorities warn of rising online fraud, as tech firms crack down on ...