Banks County is alerting residents of a romance scam after multiple reports. According to the Banks County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) criminals pretend to be in a relationship online to gain trust and ...

In a Nov. 6 advisory, Google’s Trust and Safety team said it’s tracking a rise in sophisticated scams — many powered by AI — ...

The sheriff's office advised residents never to send money or personal information to individuals they have not met ...

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 ...

Scammers tend to target people who have worked hard, built savings, and value trust—and that’s why those over 50 are often at ...

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.

Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) on Wednesday pressed Match Group, the parent company of the popular dating app Tinder, on dating scams. “Given Match Group’s stated ...

As romance scams are on the rise, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing new legislation aimed at holding accountable those who seek to defraud retirees and steal their hard-earned savings.

Despite her initial reluctance, she has testified before the Senate, visited the White House, and appeared on the "Tamron ...