A serial romance scammer, who told victims he worked for the BBC and MI6, has been jailed for more than five years. Kitchen ...

Naabanyin Aniagyei-Cobbold was sentenced on March 5, 2026, to nine years in federal prison and ordered to pay $1,554,442.46 ...

Victims were targeted and manipulated through deception and false relationships, often losing money they could not afford to lose, an official said.

Naabanyin Aniagyei-Cobbold, 30, of East Hartford, was sentenced in Des Moines, Iowa to nine years in prison. He must pay more than $1.5 million back to his victims.

The FBI reported that in 2024, approximately 59,000 individuals fell victim to romance scams, losing over $672 million.

Beth Hyland never imagined she'd fall victim to a romance scam. But after meeting a man on Tinder who seemed perfect-too ...

Officials said the defendant starred in a music video titled "S.C.A.M." that featured lyrics about receiving "scam money" and "laundering it up." ...

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 ...

Romance is in the air with Valentine's Day just a few days away, and you know who's looking for love? Scammers. It's one of the harsh realities of online dating: Scammers posing as singles trying to ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The promise of love and connection, leading to an empty heart and empty wallet – the unfortunate but very common tale of romance scams. And this Valentine’s Day season is ...

Scammers allegedly target widows and divorced women using obituaries and public records to craft convincing financial scams during vulnerable transitions.