US jails Nigerian 19 years for $4m romance scam
Nigerian man Leslie Mba has been sentenced to 19 years in prison in the US for his involvement in a romance scam that defrauded American women of over $4 million.
"Let's Open Coin Dating Savings"... 49 Arrested for Fishing Scam in Cambodia That Defrauded 10.5 Billion Won
A fishing scam organization based in Cambodia was caught after defrauding victims through fake online relationships, resulting in the arrest of 49 individuals by South Korean police.
Romance fraud: warning over scam that turns victims into insurance cheats
A new warning from the Insurance Fraud Bureau outlines a troubling trend in romance fraud where victims are manipulated into participating in fraudulent insurance claims.
Victim of romance scam induced by TikTok loses 36 million yen
A woman in her 50s from Aomori Prefecture has been defrauded of 36 million yen through a TikTok romance scam involving a supposed investment opportunity.
Beware of scammers. The internet romance of a senior lady ended with a broken heart and an empty bank account
A 75-year-old woman from ElblΔ g lost nearly 200,000 PLN to an internet scammer posing as a U.S. soldier.
Scammers used fake profile on dating app to get $250K from victims: Toronto police
Toronto police report that scammers created a fake dating profile to defraud victims of $250,000.
60-year-old woman sent millions to fake Mick Jagger - sentenced
A 60-year-old woman has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding the municipality of Solna out of over 18 million kronor, claiming she was a victim of a romance scam involving a fake Mick Jagger.
Woman Sent Money to 'Mick Jagger' - Now Judgment Falls
A Swedish woman was sentenced to three years in prison for embezzling money from her employer and sending it to someone she believed was Mick Jagger in hopes of a romantic relationship.
101 billion won 'romance scam', couple arrested and indicted after evading investigation by changing their faces
A South Korean couple involved in a 10 billion won 'romance scam' in Cambodia has been arrested and indicted after being investigated for their fraudulent activities targeting victims in South Korea.
Socialite Henry Ikeji denies $2.5 million romance scam allegations
Nigerian socialite Henry Ikeji has rejected accusations of defrauding a Romanian woman in a $2.5 million online romance scam, claiming the allegations are part of a plan to damage his reputation.
Special Fraud and Investment/Romance Fraud: Damages Exceed 300 Billion Yen with AI Used for Faces and Voices
In 2025, special fraud and SNS-type investment and romance scams resulted in record damages of over 324.1 billion yen in Japan, sharply increasing from the previous year, with authorities warning of a crisis.
I love you, just ten million... A romance scam nearly victimizing a 70-year-old
A 70-year-old woman almost fell victim to a romance scam where she intended to send 10 million KRW but was saved by the quick actions of bank staff and police in Jeonbuk, Korea.
Vigilant store staff in Hylte stopped romance fraud
Store employees in Hylte prevented a significant romance fraud by alerting authorities after a victim had already sent gift cards worth around 40,000 SEK to the scammer.
Police probe Nigerian socialite caught in $2.5m romance scam
The Nigeria Police Force is investigating Nzube Ikeji, a socialite accused of pretending to be the Dubai Crown Prince to defraud a Romanian woman out of $2.5 million.
Police return $23,000 to victim of international romance scam
The Nigeria Police Force has repatriated $23,000 to a victim in the Cayman Islands who was scammed in an international romance scam allegedly involving a Nigerian suspect.
AI deepfake romance scam steals woman's home and life savings
A woman was scammed out of over $81,000 and her home by an AI deepfake impersonating a famous actor in what she believed was a romantic relationship.
Model tricked men into relationships with promise of large inheritance on way
A model conned multiple men out of thousands of pounds by falsely claiming she would inherit a large fortune, using the deception to fund her lavish lifestyle.
Police arrest 24-year-old over N48.5m romance fraud in Lagos
A 24-year-old man named Precious Onudhona was arrested in Lagos for allegedly defrauding victims out of N48.5 million in a romance scam.
Years of Imprisonment for Fraudster β How a Victim Was Deceived Out of 165,000 Euros
A 35-year-old man from Hamburg has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for defrauding a woman out of 165,000 euros by pretending to be in a romantic relationship with her.