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Valentine's Day, FBI and scammers

Scammers are targeting people looking for love for Valentine's Day, FBI warns

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said online romance scams, also known as confidence fraud, become more prevalent around Valentine's Day as fraudsters use a fake identity to gain victims' trust with the goal of stealing their money.

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FBI warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day

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Romance scammers will try to ruin Valentine’s Day in Connecticut and beyond

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Dating and romance advice ahead of Valentine's Day

Ahead of Valentine's Day, here's some advice for those currently dating or looking for love.

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These Valentine’s Day scams are targeting New Yorkers as holiday approaches: BBB

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US Prosecutors Warn of Crypto-Linked Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day: Shopping for the perfect gift? Here’s how to avoid scams

Did you know, scammers can create fake online flower shops?

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Advice from the BBB on avoiding Valentine’s Day scams

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DCP warns Connecticut residents of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day

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Love in the time of scammers: How to protect your heart — and your wallet — online

Romance scams are surging ahead of Valentine’s Day, with hundreds of thousands of malicious links and fake dating app downloads blocked in just the past mo

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Scammers used fake profile on dating app to get $250K from victims: Toronto police

Scammers created a fake profile on a dating app and established online relationships in order to get a total of $250,000 from victims, according to Toronto police.

Love, Actually? Romance Scams Are Now Part of the Online Dating Experience

Today, McAfee released its annual Valentine’s Day research, revealing how fake profiles, AI‑assisted chats, QR‑code‑based scams, and financial manipulation have become ingrained in modern online dating.

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Romance scam red flags to look out for

These cons are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

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Help! My dad is dating a scammer!

If you have any money drama going on in your relationships and want advice, we want to help! You can send it to us at uncomfortable@marketplace.org, leave a message at 347-RING-TIU, or fill out the form at the bottom of the page.