Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Don’t fall for Instagram romance scams
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day, warning of unsolicited messages through its apps and other social media platforms,
How to avoid romance scams this Valentine's Day
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) made a series of allegations of sexual abuse, rape and voyeurism perpetrated against herself and other women by her former fiancé and three other men in a personal — and highly unusual — speech on the House floor Monday evening. Mace, who has served in the House since 2021, spoke for nearly an hour in…
Protect Yourself Against Romance Scams this Valentine’s Day
Ahead of Valentine’s Day and as part of our global anti-scam awareness campaign to protect people online, we’re sharing relevant tools, research and tips.
How to spot, avoid and report romance scams
Rebecca D’Antonio, a romance scam victim who lost $100,000 to a scammer she met on OKCupid, a dating website she thought was trustworthy, found the reporting process to be “impersonal, granular, and triggering,” she said in an interview with ConsumerAffairs.
FBI Warns of 'Sinister' Romance Scams
With Valentine's Day approaching, the FBI has issued a stark warning about the rise of "sinister" romance scams targeting individuals online. These scams are emotionally and financially devastating and prey on those seeking companionship. Newsweek reached out to the FBI Philadelphia Field Office via email for comment.
This Valentine’s Day, don’t fall for romance scams, Meta warns
Meta said it recently worked with research firm Graphika to take down romance scams in three common categories.
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Watch Out for These Devious Banking Scams
Scammers stole more than $10 billion from consumers last year. Here's how to keep their hands off your hard-earned dollars.
6 Tax Scams and How to Avoid Them
Thieves take advantage of news events and your desire for a big tax refund to steal your identity and your money.
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