On the African continent, Nigeria and Ghana have emerged as hubs for internet fraud. The “ Yahoo Boys ” operating in Nigeria ...

Ahead of Valentine's Day and as part of our global anti-scam awareness campaign to protect people online, we’re sharing relevant tools, research and tips.

Romance scammers generally take a “spray and pray” approach when targeting victims so as to reach as many people as possible in hopes of one taking the bait. Valentine’s Day presents an opportunity ...

The company introduces new safety features, including suspicious account alerts and call silencing on WhatsApp.

Meta is proactively addressing online romance scams by launching new tools on Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram.

Nothing says love like a romance scam, the kind that promises love but leaves you broke and brokenhearted. We decode the meaning behind the scammy messages you see in dating apps. I review privacy ...

The next time you see that image of a hooded, slightly evil-looking man hunched over a laptop, pause and consider that the ...

often turning to online dating platforms like Hinge, Bumble, and Tinder. While many find success, others fall victim to scams. Scammers often fabricate stories to avoid meeting in person ...

Consumers should always be alert for impostor websites, from fake jewelry sellers to online dating sites. Scammers can easily lift official photos, sale promotions, and logos directly from ...