Valentine’s Day is a time for love, but unfortunately, it’s also a prime opportunity for scammers looking to prey on hopeful romantics. Romance scams cost Americans some $1.14 billion in 2023 alone.

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 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Love hurts — especially when it’s all a scam. Many well-intentioned singles look for love online, but criminals hide behind some of those profiles, seeking to steal hearts and ...

CLEVELAND — As Valentine's Day draws near, FBI Cleveland is warning the public about the dangers of romance scams and confidence fraud, which continues to rise, particularly in online relationships.