Scammers using AI to dupe the lonely looking for love

Agence France Presse 02/13/2025

San Francisco, United States — Meta on Wednesday warned internet users to be wary of online acquaintances promising romance but seeking cash as scammers use deep fakes to prey on those looking for love. “This is a…

Australian police warn vs PH-based online ‘love’ scams

Frances Mangosing 02/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Is it really love? Maybe not. Philippine and Australian officials are warning against romance scammers online this Valentine’s season. While there may be people who found lasting relationships through the internet, others are not…

Online love scams: Filipinos are top targets

Lisbet K. Esmael - @inquirerdotnet 11/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Are you looking for love online? Then you should be wary of finding the wrong love in cybercriminals, who have been targeting Filipinos and cashing in on this. Transunion, a global information and insights…

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here’s how to stay safe from scams

Associated Press 10/20/2024

NEW YORK (AP) — October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams. “Scams have become so sophisticated now. Phishing emails, texts, spoofing caller ID, all of…

Beware of ‘love scams’ as Valentine’s Day nears — DILG

Jean Mangaluz 02/06/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Tuesday warned Filipinos of possible love scams as Valentine’s Day approaches. In a Palace briefing, Abalos explained that these involve criminals studying the personal life and interests…

Police: Beware of online ‘love scams’ this love month

Emmariel Ares 02/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities here are reminding the public to not be swayed by sweet words and fake promises and end up as victims of “love scams” especially this love month On the second day of…

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