Suspects in $6 million romance scam targeting women extradited to U.S.
The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the FBI.
Investigating Online Scams
Steve Wozniak on fighting internet scams
The computer inventor and co-founder of Apple is sounding the alarm about one of the great threats of this new Information Age: internet fraud. He talks about how he is fighting for the victims of online scams involving AI, cryptocurrency and faked messages.
Las Vegas woman accused of defrauding older men in deadly romance scam
Aurora Phelps was indicted in Nevada over a series of romance scams that allegedly led to at least two deaths and one disappearance in Mexico.
Romance scam "money mules" sentenced in case that ended with death
Three Chicago-area residents were charged in connection with moving more than $3.5 million for an overseas-based romance scam network.
Bipartisan bill seeks to stop online dating scams at the source
The Online Dating Safety Act would require dating apps to notify users if they've been in contact with a scam account.
How CBS News tracked down romance scammers preying on Americans
Chocolates, flowers and gold mines: A CBS News investigation reveals the lengths scammers go to to romance and rob unsuspecting Americans.
Inside a romance scam targeting American men
Scammers overseas are targeting Americans' hearts and their wallets. Men, who believe they're speaking with women online, are lured into sending them money -- but that money often ends up in the hands of young men in the West African nation of Ghana. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports on her yearlong investigation into these operations.
Iowa credit union becomes unlikely warrior fighting overseas scams
Dubuque fraud fighters say they blocked $10 million from reaching scammers last year.
Inside the "hustle kingdom," where overseas scammers prey on Americans online
Scammers revel in cash as billions slip past U.S. banking safeguards.
Match Group CEO on romance scams: "Things happen in life"
The CEO of the nation's largest online dating company responded to questions stemming from a yearlong CBS News investigation into the growing threat of romance scammers.
Florida man gets 4 years in prison for laundering romance scam proceeds
Niselio Barros Garcia Jr., 50, scammed victims out of $2.3 million in funds, according to authorities.
Scammers turn dating apps into "hunting grounds." Could companies do more?
The FBI calls on tech companies to "step up" to protect people looking for love online.
Romance scammers turn victims into "money mules"
Scammers have been increasingly successful in leveraging their romantic grip on victims by turning them into unwitting co-conspirators, or "money mules."
Mom's disappearance draws daughter into probe of online romance scams
Laura Kowal's match on an online dating site wasn't what he seemed. Now her daughter is on a mission to expose the risk of romance scams: "It could happen to anybody."
In one woman's mysterious drowning, signs of a national romance scam epidemic
Officials say the story of a woman found dead, her savings drained, after meeting a con artist on an online dating site is part of a national crisis unfolding largely in secret.
Americans lose millions to wire transfer fraud. Could banks do more to stop it?
"Their job is to protect our investments," said one man whose bank account was drained of $15,000. "Otherwise, what's the point of putting it with a bank?"
Romance scammers stole his photo. Now he and a victim are speaking out.
Liza Likins lost more than $1 million in a romance scam to a man she met online. The photo she initially fell for was not what it seemed.
Scammers using text messages to drain bank accounts in new ploy
The growing trend led to a staggering $8.8 billion in losses last year, according to government data.
FBI warns of online romance scams: "These are experts"
One woman gave a man posing as a British businessman more than $1 million in increments over the course of a two-year relationship
U.S.
N.Y. AG appointed as special prosecutor in Cornell alleged rape case
Man accused in Cornell case allegedly asked student not to "say anything," transcript says
DOE employee arrested by FBI for allegedly trying to support Houthis in Yemen
Cornell Title IX investigation docs reveal new details on rape investigation
$1.7 million raised in scheme for Hamas, including from U.S. donors, feds say
Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell fraternity house
Christa Pike's attorneys: Botched execution was "torturous" and "predictable"
Man who allegedly harassed Katie Miller indicted for cyberstalking in Massachusetts
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Cyber scams have targeted 9 in 10 Americans as AI fuels fraud
How some AI models are more vulnerable to manipulation
Christa Pike's botched execution follows a pattern of issues with lethal drugs
OpenAI parts ways with 3 researchers it says mishandled sensitive information
U.S. layoffs drop nearly 40% in 2026 to four-year low, new data shows
Reflecting pool vandalism charges against David Hearn permanently dismissed
AI agents are "very intelligent, charming sociopaths," Kevin Roose says
Crew docks at space station with astronaut who'll miss birth of 3rd child
Family of Renee Good files civil suits against federal government
Supreme Court to hear dispute over Trump's mandatory detention policy
Investigation
U.S. surrogate for Chinese billionaire says she trusted agency, as questions arise
Ex-Arizona frat leader gets jail time after pledge died of alcohol poisoning
Cornell agrees to independent probe of alleged rape case, Hochul says
