Virginians lost a staggering $30 million to romance scams in 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission, marking a significant increase from the previous year. This is part of a broader surge in fraud across the state, with nearly $294 million in total losses, up 40% from 2023. Business imposter scams were the most common, followed by online shopping and internet service fraud. Despite fewer reports of romance scams, they caused the highest financial damage.