Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and cybersecurity experts warn that the season of love is also the peak season for romance scams. As people swipe, match, and open up online on dating apps and ...

A Chicago-area man lost $70,000 to a romance scammer who used AI to create a fake identity, and he's going public to warn others despite the shame that keeps most victims quiet. Illinois residents ...

Valentine's Day should be about connection. However, every February also becomes the busiest season of the year for romance scammers. In 2026, that risk is higher than ever. These scams are no longer ...

On Thursday, we continue our 8 On Your Side countdown of the top five scams of 2025. Sign up for our Newsletters Romance scams, which target vulnerable individuals, ranked as the second most costly ...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, singles looking for love often turn to digital platforms, and military singles are no different. A simple online search turns up several sites, including MilitaryCupid, ...

Generative AI is making old scams feel new again — not by inventing brand-new crimes, but by smoothing out the parts that used to trip criminals up. When messages are fluent, confident, and tailored, ...