Report: Romance Scams Cost UK Victims £102 Million Last Year
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The City of London Police reports a 29% increase in romance fraud in 2025 with 10,784 reports and £102 million lost; offenders exploit social media and dating sites, increasingly use AI-generated images and messages, and often tie scams to fake investments or cryptocurrency. Victims averaged £9,500 lost and police advise caution around rapid emotional attachments, refusal to meet or use live video, and requests for money, crypto or gift cards, urging reporting to help disrupt offenders.
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