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Online Romance Scam in Cambodia Leads to Prison for Two South Koreans
Judge Ji Hyun-kyung from Busan District Court’s Criminal Division 12 revealed that a man in his 30s, referred to as A, received a four-year prison sentence and was fined 22…
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Three Thai women arrested for alleged involvement in Nigerian romance scam
The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has apprehended three Thai women suspected of leading a significant cross-border romance scam network, which has reportedly caused financial…
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FAKE PROFILES
Austen Alexander – fake account on Zangi
Scammer pretending to be Austen Alexander. I blocked and reported both profiles, posting pics so others can do the same.
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Scammers Posing as ‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-jae Defraud Woman of $350,000
A woman has reportedly lost approximately 500 million won (about $350,000) after falling victim to a romance scam carried out by a criminal group impersonating South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae,…
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Toronto Man Warns Others After Losing $80,000 in Online Romance Scam
A man from Toronto is sharing his story after losing $80,000 to an online romance scam during one of the hardest moments of his life.
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Cybercrime Crackdown Across Africa: Inside Interpol’s Operation Contender 3.0
🚨 Interpol’s Operation Contender 3.0 has led to 260 arrests in 14 African countries, dismantling 81 cybercrime hubs & exposing scams worth $2.8M. Major blow against romance scams & sextortion…
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Pattaya-Based Crime Syndicate Behind Romance and Crypto Scams Busted; Losses Exceed ₩20 Billion
A transnational crime syndicate accused of orchestrating romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and “no-show” schemes out of Pattaya, Thailand, has been dismantled, South Korean police announced. Authorities say the group swindled…
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Bank Teller, Police Foil $19,400 Romance Scam Targeting Elderly Woman in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea - A woman in her 70s nearly fell victim to a romance scam orchestrated by a fraudster posing as a U.S. soldier, but quick action by a…
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Japanese Woman Loses 1 million Yen in ‘Astronaut’ Romance Scam
An 80-year-old woman in northern Japan was defrauded of 1 million yen (about $6,700) after falling victim to an online romance scam involving a man who falsely claimed to be…
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Nigerian Citizen Pleads Guilty in Romance Scam Targeting U.S. Victims
Daniel Chima Inweregbu, 40, from Lagos, Nigeria, pleaded guilty on August 21, 2025 before U.S. District Judge Nanette Jolivette Brown in the Eastern District of Louisiana. He was charged with…
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North Dakota Man Sentenced in Texas Romance Scam, Ordered to Repay $4.7M
A North Dakota man has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for his role in a multi-million-dollar romance scam that defrauded victims across the United States.…
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Southern California Woman Loses Home to Deepfake Romance Scam Involving ‘General Hospital’ Actor
Los Angeles, California. A 66-year-old Southern California woman, Abigail Ruvalcaba, lost her home after a sophisticated romance scam that used artificial intelligence to steal her life savings. Ruvalcaba believed she…
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South Australia Police Issue Warning as Romance Scams Cost Victims Over $1 Million in 2025
South Australia Police (SAPOL) issued a warning about romance scams and provided guidance on how to avoid becoming a victim. According to police, more than $1 million has already been…
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Nigeria Deports 50 Chinese Nationals in Cybercrime Crackdown | EFCC Operation Eagle Flush
Nigeria’s EFCC has deported 50 Chinese nationals and over 100 other foreigners in a major cybercrime crackdown. The operation, dubbed Eagle Flush, targeted one of the largest foreign-led internet fraud…
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Facebook Scam: Man Jailed for Impersonating Katia Banks in Lagos
Lagos, August 20, 2025. A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Salami Ponmile Bassit to three months in prison after he was found guilty of internet fraud involving…
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Ghanaian Cybercrime Ring Extradited to U.S. Over $100 Million Romance and Email Fraud
Four Ghanaian nationals accused of orchestrating a sophisticated international cybercrime operation that defrauded victims of more than $100 million have been extradited to the United States. According to the U.S.…
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Joe Subach Thought He Was Talking to Apple Support – It Cost Him Over $1 Million
While trying to resolve an issue with sending money via the Apple Pay app, Joe fell victim to an elaborate scam that cost him over one million dollars.
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‘I Lost £85K to a Romance Scam – Banks Must Do More,’ Says Rodrick Lodge
Rodrick Lodge, a widower who lost £85,000 to a romance scam involving a woman who never existed, has called on banks to strengthen their efforts in protecting vulnerable individuals from…
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SCAMMERS
The Dangers of Online Dating: How Scammers Use AI
Millions of people use dating websites and apps hoping to find love. However, instead of romance, many encounter scammers who trick them into sending money and personal information.
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FAKE PROFILES
Ericka Julian
Ericka Julian - Met this woman on Instagram, as Eri_ckaJulian or Ericka Julian. She says her last ex stole her money and she is being disciplined by the Military by…
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FAKE PROFILES
Atanok lee – photo was stolen from j__taek
Atanok lee - He contacted me on interpals and we started talking about how everyone was cute and interested in me, everything was going well until we got to a…
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SCAM
As Valentine’s Day Nears, FBI Warns of the Dangers of Online Romance Scams
Protect yourself from online romance scams this Valentine’s Day. Learn how to spot red flags, stay safe while dating online, and avoid falling victim to fraud with tips from FBI…
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FAKE PROFILES
Ella Harriz – photo was stolen from Taylor Nicole Harrison
Ella Harriz. Photo stolen from Taylor Nicole Harrison. Hello, i want to report a scammer profile under the name of Ella Harriz, active on Facebook and Instagram. The picture of…
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FAKE PROFILES
Liam Andries – photo was stolen from Paul Krumenacker
Liam Andries. Met on dating site. He claimed to be in military, produced a UN id, after a week his mother was in the hospital and needed testing for which…
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SCAM
Romance Fraud Case: Two Nigerians Face Jail for $560K Scam
Olutayo Sunday Ogunlaja, 39, and Abel Adeyi Daramola, 37, have been sentenced to a combined total of 40 years in prison for their involvement in a sophisticated romance fraud scheme.
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Fukuoka Teacher in 50s Loses ¥42 Million in Online Romance Scam
A woman in her 50s from Fukuoka City, working as a teacher, recently fell victim to an elaborate online romance scam that led to the loss of 42 million yen.…
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Ontario Sisters Travel to Newfoundland After Mother Loses $20,000 to Romance Scam
Two sisters from Ontario travelled to Newfoundland to spend time with their mom after they learned she lost $20,000 to a romance scam.
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Federal Court Sentences Romance Scam Leader to Over 10 Years in Prison
An Atlanta man who defrauded elderly individuals in Rhode Island and other states out of millions of dollars through a romance scam and money laundering scheme was sentenced on Tuesday…
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Romance Scams: A Growing Threat and Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Santander UK has issued a warning after bank customers lost almost £4 million to romance scams over the past six months.
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Inside look at Ghana’s “hustle kingdom” and romance scam operations
Men and women in the U.S. looking for love online are being tricked by young men trained to scam them
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Florida 2nd in US for romance schemes. How to avoid them online
Florida 2nd in US for romance schemes. How to avoid them online
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Man Jailed for 5 Years After £128k Romance Scam
Maxwell Rusey, sentenced to five years in prison, was behind a romance fraud that scammed a Medway woman out of £128,500. He posed as an army officer involved in "covert…
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Romance scam costs man $83K
A man from Southwestern Ontario was defrauded of $83,000 over a two-year period in an intricate romance scam. This scam entailed marrying a woman from the U.S. whom he had…
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In the first half of 2024, 66 billion yen was stolen in Japan as a result of online scams
The amount of money stolen in investment fraud and romance scams linked to social media in Japan totaled about ¥66.02 billion in the first half of the year, exceeding the…
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NY man sentenced for $110K romance scam that targeted Wichita woman
A man from New York is required to repay a Wichita woman after authorities determined he swindled her out of $110,000 through a romance scam.
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Las Vegas woman lost $1 million in romance scam
75-year-old Liza Likins, a backup singer for music legends like Stevie Nicks and Linda Ronstadt, found herself lonely and depressed after her husband, Greg, passed away in 2020.
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