They won't ask for money immediately. Scammers usually practice at least one virtue: patience. "They don't typically come ...

With Valentine's Day approaching, the FBI has issued a stark warning about the rise of "sinister" romance scams targeting individuals online. These scams are emotionally and financially devastating ...

Consumers lost a whopping $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission. "Romance scams tend to be some of the more insidious because they prey on emotions ...

As Valentine's Day approaches, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) are alerting the ...

Romance scams are also known as imposter scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, imposter scams were the most common in Kentucky last year. You may recognize this scam if you’ve received ...

ATLANTA — It’s a scam that’s been circulating social media for months, and now the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants to put consumers on notice: watch out for QR codes on an unexpected ...

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), consumers reported losing $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023. The FTC said median losses per person amounted to $2,000, the highest for any ...

Fraudsters looking to exploit vulnerable people – here is how to protect yourself.