The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau reported that victims of romance fraud lost almost £100m last year. However, the financial loss doesn't account for the scale of damage – the psychological impact on the victim can be devastating.
To find out more about how romance scams work, Which? speak to two scam victims who were conned by fraudsters on dating apps and explain how you can stay safe.
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Source: Which? (10 Jul 2024)