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LoginRomance scams are continually evolving. To learn more about them, pore over these online dating scam statistics, plus tips to help you stay safe in In our modern world, finding love has stretched far beyond the bounds of meeting someone face-to-face. Dating apps have opened up a whole new realm of possibilities, connecting hearts across cities, countries, and even continents. But, it's not all heart emojis and sweet nothings. Some people, hiding behind screens, aren't looking for love but are on the prowl for something more sinister: victims for their romance scams. Let's look at the numbers—they're pretty startling. The Federal Trade Commission FTC reported that in alone, a whopping 70, Americans fell victim to these deceitful online romances. And the cost? But believe it or not, this is just the tip of the iceberg in the world of online dating scams.
Millions of people around the world use online dating sites and apps. And there are many success stories of people finding love and companionship online. But as well as the successes, there are also online dating scams — and these are on the rise. Online dating scams — also known as romance scams or romance fraud — take place when someone believes they have made a connection or match through an online dating site or app — but the person they are talking to is, in fact, a scammer using a fake profile.
Learn More. Thanks to online dating scams, each year thousands of Americans who are searching for love end up with nothing but a broken heart and an empty wallet. While online dating and social media sites have become increasingly popular tools to find love and friendship, they've unfortunately also become popular tools for fraudsters known as romance scammers. These con artists create fake profiles to lure in victims, establish romantic relationships and eventually, extort money.
Shimon Hayut, otherwise known as Simon Leviev, scammed millions of dollars from women whom he met through Tinder. Several believed he was in love with them, and many are still feeling the sting of their debts today. She then decided to play along and help orchestrate his arrest by Interpol while acting like Hayut's loyal girlfriend.
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