On social media, Kevin Ottomar, a project foreman from West Palm Beach, Florida, looks quite similar to Caleb Wilson, a North Carolina college alumnus, and Wilson Davis, a marine engineer in Ireland.

On social media, Kevin Ottomar, a project foreman from West Palm Beach, Florida, looks quite similar to Caleb Wilson, a North Carolina college alumnus, and Wilson Davis, a marine engineer in Ireland.

South Lakes Police in Cumbria has warned the public to be aware of a so-called ‘Romance Scam’ that is currently being used by criminals ...

Romance scams are surging this holiday season, with Avast reporting a 64% increase in blocked dating scam attacks and high rates of victims falling for them. Scammers use emotional manipulation — ...

The profile photo shows a handsome soldier in uniform, and the messages are kind and thoughtful. But are you really chatting with a military member? Here’s the reality: Scammers are posing as military ...

New research shows how AI is powering romance-baiting scams by building trust over time. Learn what the study reveals and how to stay safe.

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People looking for love, particularly online, are being warned to stay vigilant after a reported rise in cases of ‘romance ...

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — Three people were sentenced Tuesday for running a romance scam that led to the death of a retired Jonesborough teacher, the Department of Justice said. Stephen O. Anagor, 37, of ...

Opportunistic dating scammers have stung the UK public for more than £100 million across 2024/25, with 9,449 cases of romance ...

As the calendar turns to 2026, experts are issuing a high-priority warning to older adults: January is officially “peak ...