Norton says AI-powered romance scams, fake hotel booking pages, and ticket fraud are surging this summer as scammers increasingly use deepfakes, voice cloning, and fake websites to target distracted travelers and eventgoers.
A new NordProtect survey reveals that 53 percent of Americans feel more ashamed of falling for a romance scam than other fraud. Men are nearly twice as likely as women to lose money, with average losses reaching $2,001 to $4,000. Many victims underreport incidents, allowing scammers to keep operating in silence.
One in four Americans has encountered a fake profile or AI bot on dating apps. Romance scams are no longer rare… they are routine.