Romance scammers turn sweet talk into £102M payday
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Feed Name: The Register (Security)
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Romance fraudsters scammed Britons out of £102 million in 2025 across 10,784 reported cases; the report outlines victim demographics (notably older adults), the typical playbook (fake profiles, rapid expressions of affection, avoidance of video calls, advance-fee requests), and police guidance to spot and report such scams.
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