Romance is in the air with Valentine's Day just a few days away, and you know who's looking for love? Scammers. It's one of the harsh realities of online dating: Scammers posing as singles trying to ...

New research shows that one in four Americans say they’ve encountered a fake profile or AI-generated bot online Between December 1, 2025, and January 22, 2026, McAfee blocked hundreds of thousands of ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The winter season can be an optimal time for scammers. Better Business Bureau joined ABC7 to discuss two popular scams for this time of year: Online Dating Scams and Home Improvement ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It is the season for love with Valentine's Day approaching. If you're looking for that special person online, you're not alone. More than half of all single people have used an online ...

Americans filed more than 1 million fraud complaints in 2025, with AI-powered fraud, crypto cons, and sextortion driving the ...

Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, Grindr, and Bumble are where millions turn every day to find potential partners, but these dating apps are also used by cybercriminals to carry out romance scams. In a typical ...

Romance scams are different from other scams. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the Better Business Bureau encourages those looking for love to be cautious. Online dating sites are more popular ...

Learn how to spot fake dating profiles with key red flags, real scam patterns, and smart tips to stay safe while dating online.

The digital dating world feels exciting, fast, and full of possibilities, almost like walking into a crowded party where someone interesting might be waiting across the room. But not every smiling ...

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 ...

Today, McAfee released its annual Valentine’s Day research, revealing how fake profiles, AI‑assisted chats, QR‑code‑based scams, and financial manipulation have become ingrained in modern online ...