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1. www.bbc.com › news › uk-england-sussex-68252547Romance fraud alert as reports up almost 60% - BBC

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   Feb 14, 2024 · Mary Chater fell for a romance scam. A woman from Brighton has spoken of being "lured" by a scammer as figures reveal reports of romance fraud have risen by almost 60% over four years....

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   Feb 14, 2024 · Mary Chater fell for a romance scam. A woman from Brighton has spoken of being "lured" by a scammer as figures reveal reports of romance fraud have risen by almost 60% over four years....

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   Chater is now feared to be among thousands of people targeted by scammers either posing as Bøving or using his image to create fake profiles. I fell for a romance scam. The fake pictures...

4. www.thetimes.co.uk › article › i-fell-for-a-romanceI fell for a romance scam. The fake pictures may have snared ...

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   Dec 29, 2023 · The Times tracks down innocent Danish doctor whose face is being used by fraudsters

5. www.ftc.gov › news-events › data-visualizationsRomance scammers’ favorite lies exposed | Federal Trade ...

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   Romance scammers tell all sorts of lies to steal your heart and money, and reports to the FTC show those lies are working. Last year’s romance scam numbers looked a lot like 2021 all over again, and it’s not a pretty picture. In 2022, nearly 70,000 people reported a romance scam, and reported losses hit a staggering $1.3 billion.

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   Dec 29, 2023 · Chater is now feared to be among thousands of people targeted by scammers either posing as Bøving or using his image to create fake profiles.

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   Are romance scams working?

   • Romance scammers tell all sorts of lies to steal your heart and money, and reports to the FTC show those lies are working. Last year’s romance scam numbers looked a lot like 2021 all over again, and it’s not a pretty picture. In 2022, nearly 70,000 people reported a romance scam, and reported losses hit a staggering $1.3 billion.

   Romance scammers’ favorite lies exposed | Federal Trade Commission

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   How do romance scammers get your money?

   • Claiming to be on a faraway military base is the most popular excuse, but “offshore oil rig worker” is another common (and fake) occupation. In short, there’s no end to the lies romance scammers will tell to get your money. Reports show romance scammers often use dating apps to target people looking for love.

   Romance scammers’ favorite lies exposed | Federal Trade Commission

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   How much money does a Romance Scam make in 2022?

   • In 2022, nearly 70,000 people reported a romance scam, and reported losses hit a staggering $1.3 billion. The median reported loss: $4,400. These scammers pay close attention to the information you share, and don’t miss a beat becoming your perfect match. You like a thing, so that’s their thing, too. You’re looking to settle down.

   Romance scammers’ favorite lies exposed | Federal Trade Commission

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   Where did a romance scam start?

   • In fact, 40% of people who said they lost money to a romance scam last year said the contact started on social media; 19% said it started on a website or app. Many people reported that the scammer then quickly moved the sweet talk to WhatsApp, Google Chat, or Telegram.

   Romance scammers’ favorite lies exposed | Federal Trade Commission

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8. consumer.ftc.gov › no-love-romance-scammers-2024No love for romance scammers in 2024 | Consumer Advice

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   The phony Marines, soldiers, admirals, generals, diplomats, and surgeons claim they can’t speak or show their faces because they’re in Afghanistan, Ukraine, or South Sudan — but they aren’t. Scammers say they’re in love. You can’t meet these faraway “friends” in person, but they’ll chat with you daily.