Romance scammers turn sweet talk into £102M payday
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Feed Name: The Register (Security)
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A 2025 report highlights that romance scams cost Britons £102 million last year (about £280K/day), with average losses around £9,500 and some individual losses reaching £1M. The City of London Police and FBI IC3 data show rising reports and substantial financial impact; scammers use fake social profiles and emotional manipulation to solicit money, disproportionately affecting older victims and often going underreported.
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