Romance scams are one of the most costly types of fraud in America, according to the Federal Trade Commission: people gave ...

In the Netflix documentary “The Tinder Swindler,” victims exposed notorious con artist Simon Leviev, who posed as a wealthy diamond mogul on the popular dating app Tinder to deceive and scam numerous ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Valentine's Day should be about connection. However, every February also becomes the busiest season of the year for romance scammers. In 2026, that risk is higher than ever. These scams are no longer ...

Forbes has reported a surge in ‘pig butchering scams’ on dating apps like Hinge, Tinder and eHarmony throughout 2025. With Valentine’s fast approaching, experts are urging dating app users to stay ...