Valentine's Day, romance scam
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Fake Robinhood security texts about external wallet links go out in bulk to random phone numbers, not indicating actual account breaches, according to cybersecurity experts.
Romance scams are surging ahead of Valentine’s Day, with hundreds of thousands of malicious links and fake dating app downloads blocked in just the past mo
These digital predators are exploiting vulnerable adults through social media, dating apps, and even online games, with artificial intelligence making the deceptions increasingly difficult to detect.
Romance scams rely on a small number of psychological levers, applied repeatedly. Finding their victims online through various platforms, romance scammers accelerate intimacy, often expressing strong feelings unusually early. Then, they isolate their target.
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Romance scammers targeting lonely hearts this Valentine's season
Central Texas officials are warning residents to watch for red flags as romance fraud cases surge ahead of Valentine's Day.
AI has helped these scams blossom. But the tax code now offers little relief for those who have lost money to a romance scam—unless it turns into an investment scam.
Technology is providing new tools to those who would take advantage of older people – while helping banks fight fraud.
Prevent your aging relatives from losing their hard-earned money
Chances are you’ve received a call, email, or text message from a scammer before, even if you didn’t realize it. Scammers often reach out to people with seemingly legitimate concerns. However, they quickly shift their focus to asking for money,