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Fraudsters target users of dating websites and apps to defraud victims into signing up for recurring payments
Cybercriminals exploit fears surrounding online dating, tricking individuals into downloading fake "verification" apps, which then enable the theft of personal information and funds
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11 Nigerians arrested in Germany, they are members of Nigerian dating mafia
The alleged gang members, using fake identities online, extorted money from victims after gaining their trust and promising marriage. The suspected criminals were Nigerians who had lived in Germany for…
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Liza Likins was victimized by a romance scam on Facebook
Liza Likins is one of those who fell victim to such a scam. The former backup singer for Stevie Nicks and other musicians says what she thought was true love…
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Student from NC State lost $41,000 in scam with dating agency
An NC State student lost tens of thousands of dollars after university police stated he became ensnared in a global dating agency scam, amounting to approximately $41,000
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Man from Japan loses $730,000 in romance scam
A man in southwestern Japan has lost about 110 million yen, or roughly 730,000 dollars, after falling victim to a so-called romance scam.
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‘Yahoo Boy’ romance scammer convicted in Utah federal trial
A federal jury convicted a 'Yahoo Boy' romance scammer Friday in a $600,000 scheme.
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New Jersey Husband And Wife Part Of Romance Scam Trio With 100 Victims And $4.5M Stolen
A husband and wife as well as another woman from New Jersey all pleaded guilty for their roles in scamming about $4.5 million from at least 100 victims through social…
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Debby Montgomery Johnson: The romance scam that cost widow $1 million
It wasn't long before Eric, a British businessman and fellow widower with a kind smile, caught my attention. Our conversations flowed effortlessly, providing solace during a difficult time. The virtual…
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$2.3M romance fraud scheme. In Minnesota, a man pleaded guilty to a crime that primarily targeted elderly victims
According to court records, 37-year-old Dodzi Kwame Kordorwu was accused of being involved in an online romance fraud scheme, which mainly targeted the elderly. Kordorwu lured victims into sending money…
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Man gets 3 years for $1.2M online romance scam
A Texas man who was part of a romance scam that bilked a Missouri woman out of $1.2 million was sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to…
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AI: From Dating Sites to Phishing Emails
Deceptive individuals are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) more and more, using it for various scams, from online dating cons to phishing attacks. Kevin Gosschalk, the CEO of Arkose Labs, emphasized…
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Fairfield man used fake online romances to scam victims of more than $1 million
A Butler County man set up fake online profiles in order to lure victims interested in romance, then conned the victims into sending him and other co-conspirators more than $1…
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70,000 people praying for love fell prey to romance scams in last year
Approximately 70,000 victims collectively lost $1.3 billion, according to the report. The IRS Criminal Investigation’s Atlanta Field Office is sharing warnings about the different types of romance scams.
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Romance scammers’ favorite lies exposed
Romance scammers tell all sorts of lies to steal your heart and money, and reports to the FTC show those lies are working. Last year’s romance scam numbers looked a…
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Romance Scams: How to Recognize and Report Them
As technology continues to advance, so do the tactics used by scammers. One of the most prevalent types of scams is the romance scam, in which a criminal creates a…
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Nigeria’s Chibueze cracked in Cambodia over romance scam
Nigeria’s Chukwueke Felix Chibueze has been arrested by the Cambodian police for engaging in romance scam on social media.
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What You Need to Know About Romance Scams
In the age of information technology, millions of people use apps and social media to meet someone.
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How to avoid becoming a victim of scam on dating sites and social media
The has become an integral part of our life, many people have their own pages on social networks and on dating sites, so online communication in the modern world is…
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In which countries do the scammers live?
When I started to study the features of international fraud, I discovered one unpleasant news - the world fraudsters are divided into two types: Russian-speaking and African.
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Scam on dating sites. “Reliable men!”
Fake beloved on dating sites now find us more often. The most awesome and strong men can be part of our imagination. Women actively fall in love with non-existent images…
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How to recognize a scam on a dating site?
A lot of lonely people resort to using various dating sites in order to search for the second half, so the topic of “online fraud” is becoming more relevant every…
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