FBI warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day

The Hill
by Sophie Brams
February 12, 2026
FBI warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day
FBI field offices across the country are warning about the ongoing rise in romance scams as more people turn to online dating and social media to find love ahead of Valentine’s Day. Officials said scammers will often create fake profiles on dating sites or social media apps to lure people into connection and manipulate them…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/12/2026