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   Did Thames Valley Police report romance fraud?

   • Thames Valley Police told the BBC it is investigating an allegation of romance fraud, which was reported to the force via an Action Fraud referral in January 2020. No arrests have currently been made, but the investigation is ongoing. It did not confirm nor deny names or identities of either suspects or victims in the case.

   Romance fraud: 'I wish I hadn't given £300k to a man I met online' - BBC

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   What is a romance fraud?

   • Romance frauds happen when the victim thinks they’ve met the perfect partner through an online dating website or app, but the other person is using a fake profile to form a relationship with them. They’re using the site to gain the victim’s trust and ask them for money or enough personal information to steal their identity.

   A guide to spotting romance fraudsters | Thames Valley Police

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   Was Sophia a victim of 'romance fraud'?

   • Sophia didn't expect to find that later down the line, she would be left with no partner and £300,000 in debt, after giving cash to the man she'd met. She's been speaking to BBC Asian Network, and says she was a victim of "romance fraud", and wants dating apps to take more steps to prevent it.

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   What happens during a romance scam?

   • During the course of a romance scam, fraudsters may also use the conversations you have to find out enough personal information about you to commit identity fraud. Identity fraud can be described as the use of your stolen identity in criminal activity to obtain goods or services by deception.

   It wasn't you fault, Romance fraud-a practical support guide

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2. www.thamesvalley.police.uk › police-forces › thamesA guide to spotting romance fraudsters | Thames Valley Police

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   We are working to ensure the romance fraud e-booklet fully meets all accessibility requirements. What is a romance fraud? Romance frauds happen when the victim thinks they’ve met the perfect partner through an online dating website or app, but the other person is using a fake profile to form a relationship with them.

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   Romance fraud has a proven link to coercive control which is evident through the similarity in behaviour and tactics used by both domestic abusers and romance fraud criminals.

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5. www.thamesvalley.police.uk › advice › advice-andDating, holiday and ticketing fraud | Thames Valley Police

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   Dating and romance scammers lower their target’s defences by building an online relationship, then asking for larger and larger sums of money. Well-meaning men and women have both fallen victim to this. Find out more about dating and romance scams below.

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   Nov 8, 2021 · Thames Valley Police told the BBC it is investigating an allegation of romance fraud, which was reported to the force via an Action Fraud referral in January 2020. No arrests have currently...

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   Romance fraud occurs when you think you’ve met the perfect partner online, but they are using a fake profile to form a relationship with you. Learn what romance fraud is, and how to give us information anonymously about those behind romance fraud scams.

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   Feb 13, 2024 · Policing romance fraud Love Bombed Series 2: Who is Alex? Follow DI Duncan Wynn from Thames Valley Police and his “high harm unit” as they investigate and support victims.

9. www.oxfordmail.co.uk › news › 18779550Thames Valley Police warn about fake lovers and romance fraud

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   Oct 8, 2020 · IF YOU haven't met your lover, they could be a scammer. That's the latest warning from Thames Valley Police which has urged people to 'use their head' stop sending money and gift cards to...