OMAHA — The Omaha Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is raising awareness about romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Many people have good intentions when looking for love and companionship. However, criminals will sometimes prey upon those good intentions to victimize innocent people.
In 2025, more than 320 victims from Iowa and Nebraska reported losing approximately $11.5 million in romance scams. Around half of these victims were aged 60 and older. These numbers are almost certainly underreported because of shame, embarrassment, or humiliation felt by victims. Unfortunately, some of these scams may still be ongoing even a year later…