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flag Illinois residents lost $36 million to AI romance scams, with fraudsters using fake profiles to exploit loneliness, especially around Valentine’s Day.

flag Illinois residents lost $36 million to AI-powered romance scams, among the highest in the nation, with fraudsters using artificial intelligence to create fake romantic profiles, often targeting people during Valentine’s Day. flag One Chicago man lost $70,000 to an AI-generated persona, suffering both financial and emotional harm. flag Authorities warn these scams are becoming more sophisticated, exploiting trust and loneliness, and urge the public to verify identities, avoid sharing personal information, and report suspicious activity, especially on dating platforms.

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