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Romance scams and phishing attacks surge around Valentine's Day, with AI-powered deepfakes making traditional verification methods obsolete. Valentine-related domain registrations jumped 44% in January 2026, with 97.5% remaining unclassified and potentially malicious. Scammers now use real-time deepfake video calls, AI-generated images, and automated conversation bots to build trust over months. Romance fraud cases increased 15% in 2025, with victims losing an average of £7,500 across 11 payments. Experts warn against 'too perfect' profiles and lookalike sites designed to capture credentials.

Valentine’s Day: Cyber Experts Heed Caution When Looking For Love (and Gifts) Online