Retired lecturer loses £17k in cruel AI backed romance scam
Romance scams have long preyed on vulnerable individuals seeking companionship. But with advances in technology, scammers are now using AI to make their schemes more convincing than ever. A recent…
Romance scam leads pensioner to steal £14k from her own mother
A 66-year-old pensioner, Maureen Gunn, fell prey to a cruel romance scam, embezzling thousands from her elderly mother in the process. The fraudster, who posed as a United Nations Navy captain,…
Romance fraudster ordered to repay £30,000 to his victim
A convicted romance fraudster, Kye Hughes, has been ordered to repay more than £30,000 to his latest victim. Hughes, who met his victim online, tricked her into believing he was…
Fraudster posing as an army officer steals over £128k from victim
A cruel romance fraudster tricked a woman out of £128,000 by posing as an army officer in Mali. Maxwell Rusey, from Nuneaton, Warwickshire, convinced his victim to send him large…
Mum of four loses over £80k in sophisticated romance scam
Fraudsters have stolen £80,000 from a woman in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, using a sophisticated romance scam. Kirsty, a 42-year-old florist and single mother of four fell victim to a fake online relationship that led…
Barclays data reveals huge 139% rise in romance scams
Romance scams have surged significantly during May and June, as reported by Barclays. Men lost an average of £3,500, while women faced losses averaging £8,900. Barclays highlighted a 139% increase…
New report reveals less than 1% of romance scams lead to charges
In the digital age, the quest for love has taken a dangerous turn. With romance scams claiming not just the hearts but the hard-earned savings of many. With its rich tapestry…
Evil couple target the vulnerable in cruel romance scam campaign
In a chilling example of romance fraud, a couple masterfully deceived elderly and vulnerable individuals on dating sites, scamming them out of vast sums of money. This case highlights the importance…
Romance fraudster sentenced to 8 years in prison
In a shocking case, seasoned fraudster, Marc Raven, 61, has been imprisoned for conning a woman he met online. The victim was led to believe in Raven’s false promises and…