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Ghanaian Influencer Hajia4Reall Sentenced to Over a Year in U.S. Prison for Romance Scam
Mona Faiz Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Reall, has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for orchestrating romance scams and money laundering. Get the details here.
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Romance Scam: Marie’s boyfriend wasn’t who he said he was
Entrepreneur Marie was scammed on Instagram. Find out how she became a victim of a romance scam and avoid similar cases.
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AI and deepfakes – a new level of romance scams
Discover how scammers use AI and deepfakes to deceive victims in online romance scams. Learn how to safeguard your heart and wallet. Stay safe!
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Tinder Scammer: $100K Theft from Women
Discover how Peter Gray, a cunning scammer on Tinder, swindled more than $100,000 from trusting women. Shocking confessions from victims.
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Ghanaian National Sentenced to 48 Months’ Imprisonment for Receiving Money Stolen from Romance Scam Victims
At the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Emmanuel Quamey, a Ghanaian national, was sentenced by United States District Judge Carol Bagley Amon to 48 months in prison for his role in receiving and laundering stolen money which was obtained through romance scams that defrauded over a dozen vulnerable and/or elderly victims in the United States. As…
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FBI report: In 2023, scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans
A recent FBI report has revealed a concerning trend: scammers are increasingly targeting older Americans, resulting in financial losses exceeding $3.4 billion last year. This alarming figure underscores the sophistication and effectiveness of the criminal tactics being employed, highlighting an urgent need for awareness and prevention measures.
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Fraudsters target users of dating websites and apps to defraud victims into signing up for recurring payments
Cybercriminals exploit fears surrounding online dating, tricking individuals into downloading fake "verification" apps, which then enable the theft of personal information and funds
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Romance Scam: Woman from Korea loses $50,770 in Elon Musk deepfake scam
Jeong Ji-sun is the pseudonym of a woman who shared how she became a victim of a romance scam. Jeong talks about how she started chatting on Instagram with a man who claimed to be Elon Musk.
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11 Nigerians arrested in Germany, they are members of Nigerian dating mafia
The alleged gang members, using fake identities online, extorted money from victims after gaining their trust and promising marriage. The suspected criminals were Nigerians who had lived in Germany for many years
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Nigerian scammer describes how he swindled $70,000 from victims
A global scammer now confesses to his past exploits, revealing how he exploited unsuspecting individuals, but has turned a new leaf by aiding a company in tracing his former counterparts. This revelation surfaces amidst a surge in tax-related scams throughout California and the Bay Area.
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Liza Likins was victimized by a romance scam on Facebook
Liza Likins is one of those who fell victim to such a scam. The former backup singer for Stevie Nicks and other musicians says what she thought was true love with a man she met online ended up costing her over $1 million
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Student from NC State lost $41,000 in scam with dating agency
An NC State student lost tens of thousands of dollars after university police stated he became ensnared in a global dating agency scam, amounting to approximately $41,000
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Two men nearly lost more than $3 million in a scam where scammers posed as government officials
In March, two individuals narrowly dodged losing a combined sum of over $3 million in separate scam attempts, thanks to the swift intervention of their banks and the Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) of the police.
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Man from Japan loses $730,000 in romance scam
A man in southwestern Japan has lost about 110 million yen, or roughly 730,000 dollars, after falling victim to a so-called romance scam.
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‘Yahoo Boy’ romance scammer convicted in Utah federal trial
A federal jury convicted a 'Yahoo Boy' romance scammer Friday in a $600,000 scheme.
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New Jersey Husband And Wife Part Of Romance Scam Trio With 100 Victims And $4.5M Stolen
A husband and wife as well as another woman from New Jersey all pleaded guilty for their roles in scamming about $4.5 million from at least 100 victims through social media and online dating websites
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EFCC arraigns fake Afghan soldier for $1000 internet fraud in Port Harcourt
The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 14, 2024 arraigned David Ikeaghichi before Justice S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, Rivers State for impersonating an Afghanistan soldier and obtaining money under false pretence.
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‘Fake love’ crypto scammers ensnare US victims
The “wine trader” wooed her online for months with his flirtatious smile and emoji-sprinkled texts. Then he went for the kill, defrauding the Philadelphia-based tech professional out of $450,000 in a cryptocurrency romance scam.
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‘Is this Real?’: Australian Woman Falls Victim to Romance Scam
Sharing her experience, an Australian woman has revealed her two-year online relationship with a man, an immigrant from Britain residing in Australia. However, a peculiar detail in a video he sent raised suspicions.
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Debby Montgomery Johnson: The romance scam that cost widow $1 million
It wasn't long before Eric, a British businessman and fellow widower with a kind smile, caught my attention. Our conversations flowed effortlessly, providing solace during a difficult time. The virtual exchanges became a source of joy, reminiscent of youthful infatuation.
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Alessandro Cinquini: Story about the fight against scammers on social media
Alessandro Cinquini, a 30-year-old cruise ship employee, has become the victim of the very global imposters who have used his social media photographs in romance schemes across the world. He born in Italy and now living in Miami, told that his Instagram account was “permanently disabled” in November while the rogue accounts used by imposters…
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$2.3M romance fraud scheme. In Minnesota, a man pleaded guilty to a crime that primarily targeted elderly victims
According to court records, 37-year-old Dodzi Kwame Kordorwu was accused of being involved in an online romance fraud scheme, which mainly targeted the elderly. Kordorwu lured victims into sending money under false pretenses from May 2018 to June 2022.
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Man gets 3 years for $1.2M online romance scam
A Texas man who was part of a romance scam that bilked a Missouri woman out of $1.2 million was sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to repay the money.
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Ontario woman loses more than $7,000 in TikTok investment scam
A mother from Ontario, who fell victim to an investment scam resulting in a loss of over $7,000, is now sharing her story to caution others. She urges vigilance against fraudsters employing deceptive methods, such as fake news reports on social media.
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AI: From Dating Sites to Phishing Emails
Deceptive individuals are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) more and more, using it for various scams, from online dating cons to phishing attacks. Kevin Gosschalk, the CEO of Arkose Labs, emphasized the rise of AI-powered fraudulent activities and the difficulties individuals and businesses encounter in recognizing these sophisticated threats.
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Fairfield man used fake online romances to scam victims of more than $1 million
A Butler County man set up fake online profiles in order to lure victims interested in romance, then conned the victims into sending him and other co-conspirators more than $1 million in total.
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The U.S. Secret Service has arrested Olamide Shanu, a Nigerian “Yahoo Boy” from Lagos on charges of fraud and extortion scheme
The Binance account of Olamide Shanu, a 32-year-old man from Nigeria, has been seized by the U.S. Secret Service. This action follows the tracing of his account to a $2.5 million scheme involving wire fraud, money laundering, and extortion.
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Married woman almost falls for ‘doctor’ in love scam, finds out his photo is actually of reality dating show contestant
A married shop assistant in Singapore has professed to almost falling for the wiles of a love scammer who posed as a doctor.
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Thieves using AI generated images in romance scams, how you can spot the fake people
Artificial intelligence has made looking for love online even more complicated. Crooks are using AI tools to create fake people to steal money and personal info from real people using dating apps and social media.
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70,000 people praying for love fell prey to romance scams in last year
Approximately 70,000 victims collectively lost $1.3 billion, according to the report. The IRS Criminal Investigation’s Atlanta Field Office is sharing warnings about the different types of romance scams.
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Shanghai police bust fraud ring involving 20 people in 7 Chinese cities
Police in China have busted a fraud ring that had duped an undisclosed number of male victims out of a combined 300,000 yuan (US$42,000) by scamming each individual out of a small amount of money.
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Woman in China cons ‘friend’ out of US$250,000 by posing as rich scion in online romance scam
A woman in China defrauded her friend out of more than 1.79 million yuan (US$250,000) by posing as the son of a wealthy business executive and sustaining a fabricated romance.
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Drama As Police Arrest Three Young Nigerian Men For Romance Scam
Acting on credible intelligence, the National Cybercrime Centre of the Nigeria Police Force, has nabbed three suspects in connection with charges of conspiracy, identity theft, and romance scam.
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Crypto Romance Scam In The Air: Minnesota Man Loses $9M
The largest crypto scam in Minnesota's history, the victim deceived into losing $9 million, entwined with a romantic lure by a contact made on LinkedIn
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Romance scammers’ favorite lies exposed
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…
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Minnesota man accused of stealing $1.6 million from Colorado woman in romance scam
A Minnesota man was indicted Tuesday on 21 counts of wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly procuring $1.6 million from a Colorado woman he met on a dating website.