Arta: The Greek Police Traces 'Romantic Fraud'.
Greek police in Arta have formed a case file for ongoing fraud through the method known as 'romantic fraud' or 'pig butchering'.
This type of fraud is not the most common, but it hits hardest - both in the wallet and in self-esteem
Romantic scams are increasing in Lithuania, with over 328 cases reported in 2025, leading to significant financial and emotional losses for victims.
Romantic scammers target seniors: shower them with attention and leave them without savings
Romantic scams aimed at older individuals continue to be a frequent issue in Lithuania, reflecting their vulnerability and trust in personal connections.
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.
Years of Imprisonment for Fraudster – 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.
The scam that appeals to the most universal feeling
A woman in a southern Spanish village fell victim to a 'love scam' where a fraudster pretends to establish a romantic relationship through social media to eventually extort money under the guise of an emergency.