State officials are warning consumers about online romance scams, also known as “catfishing,” which are on the rise here in ...

Scrolling social media can be an enjoyable way to connect with the world, but it can also be a gateway to heartbreak and ...

CBS 17 spoke with one woman who said she met someone she felt a connection with online, but it led to her losing thousands.

Valentine's Day is here again, and while some people are spending it with their partner, others might be getting unknowingly ...

In Arizona, losses from online romance scams totaled $47 million in 2022 and 2023, according to data from the FBI Internet ...

Officials say it often happens when someone sets up a fake profile, gains the victim’s trust and then manipulates them into ...

Got a brand new soulmate just in time for Valentine's Day you've never actually met who needs money? You're probably being ...

With the development of AI, it can be even easier for scammers to fake who they are and take advantage of someone looking for companionship.

According to data from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), Ohioans lost over $15.3 million in 2023 to confidence fraud and romance scams.

FBI Cleveland Special Agent in Charge, Greg Nelson, warns that anyone using a device is vulnerable regardless of age, gender of tech savviness.

If you suspect that you or someone you know is a victim of a romance scam, contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit ic3.gov ...

With Valentine’s Day this week, the FBI is warning people about romance scams that are stealing millions from Ohioans every ...