Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he ...

Federal prosecutors filed a civil forfeiture complaint targeting more than $225.3 million in cryptocurrency tied to ...

AI has helped these scams blossom. But the tax code now offers little relief for those who have lost money to a romance scam—unless it turns into an investment scam. Valentine’s Day has typically been ...

On first glance, scammy dating profiles have nothing but green flags. They're verified accounts, often posing as handsome men in their 40s. Their photos tell the story of a laid-back, yet exciting ...

Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, Grindr, and Bumble are where millions turn every day to find potential partners, but these dating apps are also used by cybercriminals to carry out romance scams. In a typical ...

In this excerpt from WIRED Book Club pick “The Yahoo Boys,” journalist Carlos Barragán traces one scammer’s journey from flop to fortune.

Romance scams are surging this holiday season, with Avast reporting a 64% increase in blocked dating scam attacks and high rates of victims falling for them. Scammers use emotional manipulation — ...

Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.

Journalist Carlos Barragán tells Reema Khrais what drives Nigeria’s “Yahoo Boys” to crime and how they profit from loneliness. Reporter Carlos Barragan spent years getting to know some of these young ...