We all know Valentine’s Day is a nonsense holiday, a venture in commercialism more egregious than even what Christmas has become by 2012.
Of course, it’s also a terrible punch in the gut for singles and widows each year, which is why this story is just that much nastier.
As if Valentine’s Day wasn’t rough enough, now the lonely have to watch out for scams designed to tug on both their heartstrings and purse strings.
And if you’re not careful, the prospect of romance might just leave you swindled this year.