The digital dating world feels exciting, fast, and full of possibilities, almost like walking into a crowded party where someone interesting might be waiting across the room. But not every smiling ...

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 ...

Forbes has reported a surge in ‘pig butchering scams’ on dating apps like Hinge, Tinder and eHarmony throughout 2025. With Valentine’s fast approaching, experts are urging dating app users to stay ...

The median reported loss for romance scams was $2,218 in the third quarter of 2025. Romance scammers will frame their pitch one way for a 25-year-old woman and another for a 55-year-old divorced male, ...