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Romance scams have evolved beyond fake profiles and obvious lies, with fraudsters now using AI-powered video impersonation, stolen social media identities,
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.
Cybersecurity experts are warning that cybercriminals are weaponizing online love at scale — and the federal government is racing to break up scammers’ increasingly sophisticated playbook.
Romance scams are becoming more sinister as organized fraud factories overseas target U.S. bank accounts. Learn how these scams work.
Meeting someone online is easier than ever these days. But with the advent of AI and the profusion of scams, it is also harder than ever to know whether that special someone is actually who they say they are. While potential scams are not the most romantic ...
With money and sensitive financial information, be wary of everything. Talk about this to your family members and co-workers. Spread the word.
VERY LOCAL APP. WELL, A CLAY COUNTY MAN IS OUT OF MORE THAN $100,000 TONIGHT. POLICE SAY HE WAS TRICKED IN AN ONLINE SCAM. KMBC9 ERIC GRAVES LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM TONIGHT WITH MORE ON THIS STORY. ERIC, THIS IS JUST HEARTBREAKING. BRYA YOU PROBABLY THINK OF ...
Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) are demanding answers from Match Group, parent of Tinder, Hinge and OkCupid. The bipartisan lawmakers want details on how the company detects scammers and protects users. Romance scams cost ...