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.

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.

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

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

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." ...

It’s a sad fact, but true — so many of today’s most common scams work by preying on and exploiting trust, and our most human emotions. And that’s even more true when it comes to online dating scams ...

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 ...