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Romance scam victims surged by more than a fifth (22%) in 2023, compared to 2022, according to new figures from…
Nearly 59,000 Americans have fallen victim to romance scams in 2024, losing an estimated $697.3m. According to a new report…
Losses to romance baiting, or pig butchering, scams increased 40% year-on-year (YoY) in 2024 to comprise a third of total…
U.S. prosecutors are warning that Valentine’s Day may be peak season not just for flowers and dating apps, but for…
Several cryptocurrency companies have come together to prevent nearly $50m stolen via “romance baiting” (pig butchering) scammers reaching its intended…
Several US government agencies and non-profits have warned individuals against romance scams connected with Valentine’s Day. The Federal Bureau of…
The following is a guest post from Brendan Cochrane and Katya Gozias.“Pig butchering” scams, where victims are “fattened” up with…