As Valentine’s Day approaches, cybersecurity experts are warning of a sophisticated surge in AI-enabled romance scams. In 2026, the traditional ‘red flags’ such as bad grammar or the inability to produce a specific photo have been rendered obsolete by generative AI. Scammers are now using real-time deepfake video and perfect AI personas to manipulate lonely hearts, leading to huge financial losses as well as heartbreak.
According to Roger Grimes, CISO advisor at KnowBe4, romance scams have evolved into a completely AI-enabled enterprise. Scammers are no longer just using stolen…
