Crime & Safety
AI Is Making Romance Scams Harder To Spot, And This Philadelphia Expert Has These Red Flags To Look For
One in four Americans say they've encountered a fake profile or AI-generated bot online, according to newly released data from McAfee.
February 11, 2026
With Valentine's Day approaching, financial experts warn to be on alert for a rise in romance scams that are becoming harder to spot due to artificial intelligence.
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One in four Americans say they've encountered a fake profile or AI-generated bot online, according to newly released data from McAfee.
Americans have lost more than $1.14 billion to romance scams since 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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