Valentine's Day, romance scams

Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Don’t fall for Instagram romance scams
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “ romance scams ” ahead of Valentine’s Day, warning of unsolicited messages through its apps and other social media platforms, as well as general text messages.
Watch out for romance scams this Valentine’s Day
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Meta says it’s working to cut down on so-called “romance scams” on Facebook and Instagram. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan has a look at the steps the tech giant is taking.
BBB warns of Valentine’s Day scams targeting lovebirds
The BBB is warning lovebirds or those searching for their special person to remain vigilant about online shopping scams.
Scammers are targeting singles this Valentine’s Day. How to spot romance scams
New Yorkers reported the loss of millions of dollars to romance scams statewide last year, the state Division of Consumer Protection says.
Don't get fooled: BBB warns of Valentine's Day flower scams
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With Valentine's Day just around the corner, many people are scrambling to order flowers for their loved ones. However, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers to be cautious of fake florists and online scams.
Protect Yourself Against Romance Scams this Valentine’s Day
Ahead of Valentine’s Day and as part of our global anti-scam awareness campaign to protect people online, we’re sharing relevant tools, research and tips.
Valentine's Day is prime time for scammers, BBB warns
Last-minute Valentine's Day shoppers should be aware of fake florists and online scams. Spot the scammers and protect your wallet.
For Valentine’s Day, here’s how to spot romance scams — and help someone who’s a victim
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air. But scammers never take a day off — and a type of scam involving new relationships has been prominent in recent years. There were 65,717 romance scams reported to the Federal Trade Commission in 2023,
Valentine’s Day Scams
February 13, 2025 \. Think you're chatting using your dating app during this Valentine’s Day? It could cost you!
Crypto scams likely hit a new record in 2024, driven by 'pig butchering' and AI, says Chainalysis
Crypto scam revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year as cybercriminals leverage new technologies like AI and ...
Skimming scams on the rise: Here is how to protect yourself
Skimming scams have continued to be on the rise, according to data analytics firm FICO, which noted a 96% increase in such ...
AI-driven crypto scams could reach $15 billion in 2025, Chainalysis warns
Taking into consideration an average annual increase of 24% in scam revenue between reporting periods, Chainalysis predicts ...
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Pittsburgh-area police departments issuing warnings surrounding door-to-door sales scams
Several police departments in the Pittsburgh area are issuing warnings surrounding door-to-door sales scams that could be ...
Local nonprofit holds class on romance scams
Oak Hill Collaborative,, Ohio nonprofit holds class on romance scams ...
Romance scams are on the rise. Here are the red flags you should look for
Pennsylvania’s Attorney General has issued a warning about romance scams amid the Valentine’s Day season. AG Dave Sunday said ...