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

Romance scams are among the most emotionally damaging forms of cyber crime because they combine carefully manufactured intimacy with financial theft—the scammers go after your heart, and then your wallet.

Learn the 8 most common online scams and practical internet fraud prevention strategies to protect your money, data, and digital identity in 2026.

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,

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Love is in the air, and so are scammers using fake romantic relationships to deceive and defraud victims. According to the National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7),

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.

In 2026, tax risks extend beyond filing errors or missed deductions. Tax and fraud experts explained what to look for and how retirees can protect themselves.