Unmasking the Sweetheart Swindlers

Romance scams are rising, fueled by AI-made personas and deepfakes. Criminals exploit trust and emotion, making vigilance essential to stay safe online.

May 07, 2025

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In 2024, romance scams resulted in 17,910 complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), with reported losses exceeding $672 million. This deeply harmful crime affects people of all ages, from teens to seniors. Those ag…

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