The profile photo shows a handsome soldier in uniform, and the messages are kind and thoughtful. But are you really chatting ...
Before you go all-in on your relationship with that soldier stationed abroad, know this: Romance scams, specifically military romance scams, are increasing, and the objective isn’t love—it’s money.
Veterans are among the most respected members of society, having dedicated their lives to serving their country. Unfortunately, they are also prime targets for online romance scams—fraudulent schemes ...
It’s a sad fact, but true — so many of today’s most common scams work by preying on and exploiting trust, and our most human emotions. And that’s even more true when it comes to online dating scams ...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - They’ve sworn an oath to protect and defend the United States Constitution against enemies both foreign and domestic. But now, a different kind of enemy is taking aim at ...
Romance scammers can be a dime a dozen in the dating world. So, to keep your dimes and other things of yours safe, stay on ...
WASHINGTON -- Love is blind -- and scammers are taking advantage of that. Americans lost more than $201 million to romance scams in 2019, up 40% from 2018, according to a new Federal Trade Commission ...
It started with sweet words online. It ended with more than $3 million gone. In a disturbing reminder that romance scams remain a serious threat, especially to older adults, a federal jury found a ...