87-year-old got to know 'Pasi' on Facebook - then she and three other women ended up in court in North Karelia
Four women in North Karelia have been convicted of money laundering for receiving and forwarding illicit funds connected to online scams.
Valentine's Day warning on romance scammers fleecing millions from victims
Western Australia authorities issued a warning on Valentine's Day about online romance scams, revealing significant financial losses to victims.
Looking for company on Valentine's Day? Don't fall for this – You might lose your money
As Valentine's Day approaches, cybersecurity firms warn of a surge in romance and phishing scams targeting individuals seeking companionship.
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.
A new wave of romance scams is washing across the internet - here’s how to stay safe
Romance scams are increasingly prevalent, using online platforms and AI tools to manipulate victims emotionally and financially, especially around Valentine's Day.
2026 Valentine's romance scams and how to avoid them
This article discusses the rise of sophisticated romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day 2026, highlighting the use of technology by scammers.
Some say I Love You, some say Free Gift! The risk of these 5 scams on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day brings a surge of internet searches, but it also attracts cyber scammers who exploit the increased traffic to perpetrate various fraudulent schemes.
They have been married for 43 years. But suddenly they drifted apart, and scammers sucked her husband into a world where they defrauded him of a million
A couple married for 43 years faced a devastating separation after her husband fell victim to romance scammers who conned him out of a million kroner.
Romance scams cost Brits nearly £100 million in 'deeply personal betrayals'
Romance scams in the UK have resulted in nearly £100 million lost by over 9,000 victims in 2025, with warnings issued by the police ahead of Valentine's Day.