Romance Scammers ‘Gear up’ as Valentine’s Day Spike in Online Fraud Looms

Hairdressers urged to help tackle romance fraud before Valentine’s Day

Hair salons and barbers across Dorset are being urged to help combat romance fraud ahead of Valentine’s Day

Romance scammers use AI to steal hearts and money as Valentine's Day approaches

With Valentine's Day just days away, cybersecurity experts are warning consumers about a surge in AI-powered romance scams that are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect.2 News spoke with cybersecurity experts who revealed how criminals are using artificial intelligence to create fake personas and build relationships with victims over months before asking for money or luring them into fraudulent cryptocurrency investments. "We…

Romance scammers ‘gear up’ as Valentine’s Day spike in online fraud looms

Organised love scammers are gearing up for a flurry of fraud before Valentine’s Day, according to a cybersecurity company. Virtual private network provider...

West Fargo police warn of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day

WEST FARGO — With Valentine’s Day coming up, local law enforcement officers are issuing a warning about romance scams. Community Engagement Officer Rhonda Jorgensen with the West Fargo Police Department said while they do not see a spike in romance scams ahead of the love-themed holiday, it is a time when people are feeling more lonely and could be more vulnerable to this type of scam. Jorgensen says these scams mostly start online. The scammer…

Romance Scams Rise as Valentine’s Day Approaches, Warns Chargebacks911

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