FTC Says $2.1 Billion Was Lost to Scams Last Year—and Many Started the Same Way

Data from the Federal Trade Commission showed a reported total loss of $2.1 billion in 2025, with an eightfold increase in ...

This Social Network Was the Primary Hunting Ground for Scammers in 2025

Sorry, Meta. Scammers love using Facebook to pull off their investment and romance scams, contributing to a staggering $2.1 ...

YouTuber unveils how crypto scammers get verified on dating apps — even with facial recognition. How to spot catfishers before they get your savings

If something feels off, don’t dismiss it as someone acting weird online — romance scammers can get around Tinder’s FaceCheck ...
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Dark Side of AdTech: How Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp Became a High-Speed Path for Scammers

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp have become highly efficient engines for distributing scams through advanced targeting and ...
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Romance scams become more believable with AI ahead of Valentine's Day

CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE REPORTS ON HOW TO SPOT THEM. THE NEWS EIGHT ON YOUR SIDE TEAM HAS BEEN TELLING YOU ABOUT ROMANCE SCAMS FOR QUITE A WHILE NOW, AND WE’RE GOING TO KEEP TALKING ...
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Romance scams are skyrocketing as losses grow. Are you safe?

Romance is a lovely thing, but not when an online love connection is about to nab you for $3,000 ‒ or much, much more. As much as anyone would like to find a sweetie on a dating app, Instagram, ...