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cnn.com
US law enforcement seized over $225 million in cryptocurrency stolen from more than 400 victims worldwide in a sophisticated investment scam, marking the largest-ever recovery in so-called "crypto confidence" or "pig butchering" schemes. The scammers, traced partly to the Philippines, conducted hundreds of thousands of transactions to launder the stolen funds, with authorities working to return assets to victims. Crypto investment scam losses have surged dramatically, reaching $5.8 billion in 2024 compared to $2.57 billion in 2022, with scammers often preying on vulnerable individuals including elderly Americans.
fox4news.com
Five Texans were sentenced to federal prison terms ranging from 9 to 40 years for their roles in a transnational fraud scheme that defrauded approximately $17 million from at least 100 victims worldwide, including vulnerable elderly individuals, between January 2017 and the sentencing date in June 2025. The scheme involved multiple fraud types including online romance scams, business email compromises, investor fraud, and unemployment insurance fraud, with proceeds laundered through bank accounts in Africa and Asia. The defendants collectively received nearly 160 years in prison for conspiring to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
graphic.com.gh
Three separate indictments targeting Ghanaian nationals were unsealed in U.S. federal courts as part of a crackdown on transnational romance fraud schemes targeting elderly Americans. The cases involve multiple defendants accused of operating romance and inheritance scams from 2013 to 2024, using fake romantic engagements and false promises of wealth to defraud seniors of large sums of money, with proceeds laundered through Ghana and other locations. Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng was arrested in Ghana and faces extradition, while other defendants face wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges.
theglobeandmail.com
aOK, a new identity-verified chat app, launched to address the growing threat of romance scams and catfishing in online dating. The app requires government-issued ID verification for all users and uses end-to-end encryption to create a secure messaging environment, addressing a critical gap where conversations typically move to less secure platforms like WhatsApp after initial dating app contact. Romance scams cost victims £94.7 million in the UK and $1.3 billion in the US in 2024, with individual losses averaging over £10,000, making robust identity verification tools increasingly urgent for dating safety.
news.yahoo.com
Otaniyen Iduozee, a Nigerian citizen on a student visa, was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for laundering millions of dollars obtained through romance scams targeting vulnerable Americans, primarily elderly and isolated individuals. Iduozee controlled fraudulent bank accounts and funneled victim money through various transactions to Nigeria, playing a central role in the money laundering operation. Upon completing his sentence, he has agreed to be deported from the United States.
ghanaweb.com
Ghanaian businessman Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng and multiple associates have been charged in coordinated U.S. federal prosecutions for operating transnational romance and inheritance scams targeting elderly Americans between 2013 and 2024. Boateng allegedly led a decade-long scheme convincing seniors they could claim gold and jewels if they paid fabricated taxes and fees, while related defendants in Ohio and elsewhere defrauded elderly victims through fake romantic relationships and fraudulent business deals, laundering proceeds to Ghana and other countries. These cases represent part of a broader Department of Justice crackdown on international fraud networks preying on seniors, announced in conjunction with World Elder
ghanaweb.com
Three Ghanaian nationals, including alleged kingpin Isaac Kofi Oduro Boateng, were arrested in June 2025 and face extradition to the United States for a $100 million fraud scheme operating from 2016 to 2023. The syndicate conducted Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams by impersonating company officials through spoofed emails to trick victims into wire transfers, and also ran romance scams targeting vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly, through dating platforms and email. At least one business and eight individuals suffered confirmed losses exceeding $100 million, with the suspects now in Ghanaian police custody pending extradition proceedings.
mhobserver.com
Elder fraud complaints increased 46% in 2024, with victims nationwide losing $4.885 billion—a 43% increase from 2023—while Arkansas seniors over 60 alone lost more than $27 million. The FBI identifies investment schemes, technical support scams, romance fraud, and money mule operations as common tactics targeting elderly individuals perceived as more trusting and financially stable. The FBI recommends seniors research unknown contacts, resist pressure to act quickly, avoid sharing personal information with unverified sources, and report suspected fraud through their tip line or online complaint center.
uchealth.org
Scammers stole $3.4 billion from older U.S. adults in 2023, a 14% increase from the previous year, using tactics like romance scams, fake investments, and Medicare fraud that exploit fear and greed. Beyond financial losses, elder fraud causes significant psychological harm including anxiety, shame, depression, and in severe cases, suicidal ideation, requiring individualized mental health interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Older adults are particularly targeted due to their assets, trust in authority, unfamiliarity with technology, and potential cognitive changes that impair fraud recognition.
smnewsnet.com
The U.S. Department of Justice announced reinvigorated efforts to combat transnational elder fraud schemes costing billions of dollars, with recent prosecutions targeting romance fraud, lottery fraud, tech support fraud, and grandparent scams. Key cases include Troy Murray, who sold a database of over seven million elderly Americans' personal information to Jamaican lottery fraudsters and laundered $1.6 million in proceeds, and Dennis Anderson and Frank Angelori, who brokered lead lists to Jamaica-based scammers from 2015-2020. Individual victims lost significant sums, with one Arizona victim losing over $400,000 to a lottery fraud scheme.
detroitnews.com
In response to rising scam cases in Metro Detroit, Chase and the Detroit Police Department hosted a workshop for seniors to educate them on common fraud tactics and prevention strategies, coinciding with World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. According to the FBI, individuals 60 and older lost nearly $4.9 billion to scams in 2024, with Michigan residents alone losing over $206 million to fraud last year, and the average victim losing $35,101. The workshop emphasized the motto "trust but verify" and covered common scams including impersonation, spoofing, phishing, and vishing, recommending that seniors verify contacts, avoid sharing personal information, resist pressure to act quickly, an
fox23.com
April Helm, a Broken Arrow woman and host of the Scammer Stories Podcast, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 17 about her mother's loss of at least $350,000 in a romance scam. Helm discussed both romance scams and "pig butchering" scams (hybrid romance and cryptocurrency schemes) and emphasized that addressing the problem requires coordinated efforts from dating platforms, law enforcement, prosecutors, and mental health professionals to combat transnational scam networks.
etedge-insights.com
Romance scams on dating apps have escalated dramatically, with reported losses topping $1 billion globally in 2024 and a projected rise through 2025. Scammers use emotional manipulation, stolen photos, and increasingly sophisticated AI tools (deepfakes, voice cloning) to build fake relationships and extract money from victims, often through fake investment schemes or fabricated emergencies. The article illustrates this trend through Jay's experience with "Alina" and notes that India has been particularly hard-hit, with 39% of daters encountering scammers and 77% seeing AI-generated photos, while crypto-hybrid romance scams grew nearly 40% year-
infosecurity-magazine.com
UK romance fraud victims lost £106 million ($144 million) in 2024, with 9,449 reported cases representing a 9% increase, according to City of London Police data. The average loss per victim was £11,222 ($15,211), with the 50-59 age group suffering the highest financial losses at £22.1 million; women were more vulnerable to prolonged manipulation lasting over a year, often culminating in cryptocurrency investment scams (pig butchering). Police emphasized that romance fraud uses sophisticated manipulation tactics and can affect anyone, urging victims to verify identities, avoid switching to personal messaging platforms, and report suspicious activity.
digit.fyi
In the 2024/25 financial year, the UK experienced over £106 million in romance fraud losses across 9,449 reported cases—a 9% increase from the previous year, with victims losing an average of £11,222 each. The 50-59 age group suffered the highest losses (£22.1 million total), and while male victims slightly outnumbered female victims, women tended to lose larger sums; fraudsters employed tactics like "love bombing" to create emotional dependency and manipulate victims into financial transfers.
gazettengr.com
Five Nigerian fraudsters were sentenced to a combined 129 years in prison for operating a transnational scam that defrauded at least 100 victims—predominantly elderly—of over $17 million through romance scams, business email compromise schemes, and investment fraud between January 2017 and their arrest. The gang laundered the stolen funds through bank accounts and businesses in Africa and Asia, with some victims losing their life savings and being unable to recover financially.
magnoliareporter.com
Five defendants in a transnational organized crime syndicate were sentenced to federal prison (109 to 480 months) for defrauding approximately 100 victims—including elderly persons, companies, and government entities—of roughly $17 million between 2017 and 2025 through online romance scams, business email compromise, investor fraud, and unemployment insurance fraud. The defendants laundered the stolen money through networks of bank accounts in Africa and Asia before being caught by an FBI-led multi-agency investigation in the Eastern District of Texas.
yahoo.com
A 65-year-old Houston man lost approximately $500,000 of his life savings in a government impersonation scam after receiving a call from someone claiming to represent the Vietnamese Embassy warning him of identity theft and money laundering in his name. The scammer exploited the victim's prior receipt of an official IRS identity theft warning, then directed him over five months to transfer funds via wire transfer while communicating through encrypted messaging and using forged documents and AI-generated videos. The loss has forced him to sell his home and reconsider retirement, though his daughter has launched a GoFundMe that has raised five figures to help him recover.
justice.gov
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the U.S. Department of Justice announced reinvigorated prosecutorial efforts against transnational and domestic elder fraud schemes that cost seniors billions of dollars annually, highlighting recent cases involving romance fraud, lottery fraud, tech support fraud, and grandparent scams. A notable Montana case resulted in the arrest of a man involved in an India-based scheme impersonating U.S. Marshals that defrauded an elderly victim of over $1 million. The DOJ emphasizes the importance of community vigilance, victim restitution efforts, and encourages seniors and their families to contact the free National Elder Fraud Hotline for assistance with
justice.gov
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the U.S. Department of Justice announced reinvigorated efforts to prosecute transnational elder fraud schemes that cost American seniors billions of dollars. Recent prosecutions in the District of Rhode Island include: a British national convicted in a multi-state construction fraud targeting seniors across four states for over $1 million; eight individuals indicted for orchestrating transnational tech support scams that defrauded approximately 300 seniors across 37 states of over $5 million; and two residents charged with grandparent scams that defrauded seniors in Rhode Island and Massachusetts of at least $230,000. The DOJ urged seniors an
cp24.com
Canadians lost $638 million to scams last year, with seniors disproportionately affected across multiple fraud types including romance scams, grandparent scams, investment fraud, and door-to-door scams, with individual losses ranging from $8,000 to $750,000. Experts attribute seniors' vulnerability to their trusting nature and oversharing of personal information online, and recommend that seniors adopt protective measures such as using strong passwords, being assertive in declining requests, and consulting trusted family members before making financial decisions.
indiatoday.in
Romance scams are surging nationwide in India, with fraudsters using emotional manipulation and false identities to extract large sums from victims—often through fabricated investment opportunities, fake dating profiles, or staged romantic encounters. Reported cases include a 29-year-old who lost Rs 32 lakh to a crypto scam, a 44-year-old defrauded of Rs 42 lakh through fake stock tips, and a 28-year-old engineer who transferred Rs 28 lakh before being threatened with intimate photos. A 2024 survey found that nearly two-thirds of Indian respondents encountered or nearly fell victim to romance scams, with over half suffering financial
metro.co.uk
Jenny's 68-year-old mother, a recent widow, appears to have fallen victim to a romance scammer posing as a US military veteran named "Don" on Facebook; Jenny suspects money may have been sent but faces resistance when trying to warn her mother about the scam. Financial adviser Sarah Davidson explains that romance scammers exploit vulnerable people through emotional manipulation and gradually request money, with victims aged 61+ losing an average of £19,000 each, and emphasizes that confrontation often backfires as victims are psychologically invested in the false relationship.
newstalkkgvo.com
A Montana woman named Rita lost over $90,000 in an online romance scam where the perpetrator refused to meet in person and exploited her vulnerability during her divorce. According to FBI data, Montana residents reported 44 romance scam cases resulting in $2.2 million in losses during 2024, with common red flags including rushed declarations of love, isolation from friends and family, excuses to avoid meeting, and requests for money before an in-person meeting.
justice.gov
Five members of a transnational organized crime syndicate were sentenced to federal prison in the Eastern District of Texas for defrauding approximately 100 victims of roughly $17 million through multiple schemes including romance scams, business email compromise, investor fraud, and unemployment insurance fraud beginning in January 2017. The defendants, ranging from 32 to 51 years old, received sentences between 9 and 40 years, with sentences totaling nearly 160 years combined. The scheme specifically targeted elderly and vulnerable persons, and the defendants laundered stolen funds through bank accounts and businesses in Africa and Asia.
newstalkkgvo.com
A Montana woman named Rita lost over $90,000 in an online romance scam where the perpetrator refused to meet in person, taking advantage of her vulnerability during a divorce. According to the FBI, Montana alone saw 44 romance scam victims report losses exceeding $2.2 million in 2024, making these scams particularly costly for seniors. Red flags include rushing declarations of love, isolation from family and friends, claims of inability to meet in person, and requests for money before any face-to-face meeting.
decrypt.co
Alabama securities regulators recovered over $125,000 in crypto assets for two residents who lost a combined $580,000 to "pig butchering" romance scams—schemes where victims met scammers on dating apps and messaging platforms and were convinced to invest in fraudulent trading platforms over several months. One victim lost $185,000 after meeting a scammer on Bumble, while another lost $395,000 after responding to a WhatsApp advertisement for a fake platform falsely claiming Charles Schwab affiliation. Pig butchering scams accounted for 33.2% of the $9.9 billion in global crypto fraud in 2024, with criminals increasingly
justice.gov
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a reinvigorated effort to combat transnational elder fraud schemes that cost billions of dollars annually, with several recent prosecutions targeting romance fraud, lottery fraud, tech support fraud, and grandparent scams. Key cases included Troy Murray, who pleaded guilty to selling a database of over 7 million elderly Americans' personal information to Jamaican lottery scammers, and his son Cutter Murray, who pleaded guilty to money laundering $1.6 million in fraudulent proceeds; other defendants were charged for operating Jamaica-based lottery fraud schemes that defrauded seniors across the country, with one victim losing over $400,
spectrumlocalnews.com
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15), the FBI Honolulu warned about elder fraud targeting seniors through investment scams, technical support schemes, romance scams, and money mule operations, noting that victims lost $4.885 billion across 14,127 complaints nationally in 2024—a 46% increase from 2023—with Hawaii alone losing $18.9 million, of which $9.8 million came from investment scams. Criminals target seniors because they perceive them as polite, trusting, financially stable, and less likely to report fraud, which is why the FBI recommends verifying unknown contacts, resisting pressure to act quickly,
bigcountrynewsconnection.com
The FBI released a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day reminder highlighting that elder fraud caused $4.885 billion in losses from 147,127 complaints in 2024, representing a 46% increase in complaints and 43% increase in losses from 2023. Seniors are frequently targeted through investment scams, technical support schemes, romance scams, and money mule schemes because they are often perceived as trusting, financially stable, and less likely to report fraud. The FBI advises seniors to verify unknown contacts, resist pressure to act quickly, avoid unsolicited offers, never share personal information with unverified sources, and report suspected fraud to local law enforcement, the FBI's tip line, or
news.yahoo.com
Cybercrime scams cost Americans $12.5 billion last year, with sophisticated criminal networks operating from Southeast Asia using psychological manipulation tactics across romance scams, investment fraud, and payment platforms to target vulnerable victims. The article argues that current U.S. law enforcement strategies are inadequate and proposes three solutions: increased investment in specialized cyber crime units, streamlined coordination between federal agencies like the FBI's IC3, and diplomatic pressure against criminal networks operating internationally.
privatebank.jpmorgan.com
Cybercriminals use social engineering tactics to target elderly individuals who are less familiar with technology and may trust official-looking communications, often isolating victims and creating pressure to share personal information or money. The article illustrates two common scams: a phishing email impersonating a charity that stole Jane's financial details when she donated to a fake disaster relief campaign, and a phone scam where "Amazon" and "FBI" impersonators convinced Gerald to withdraw cash before he recognized the fraud when asked to convert funds to Bitcoin. The best defense against these scams is community support from trusted friends, family, and financial advisors rather than acting alone.
butlerradio.com
On World Elder Abuse Day, the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office highlighted that Pennsylvania seniors lost over $151 million to fraud last year, ranking the state 8th nationally. The FBI investigates multiple fraud schemes targeting seniors including investment scams, technical support schemes, money mule operations, and romance scams. Seniors are advised to verify business legitimacy through resources like the Better Business Bureau, avoid rushing into decisions, and never share personal information with unverified sources; victims can report fraud through 1-800-CALL-FBI or ic3.gov.
ca.finance.yahoo.com
In 2023, Canada reported over $50 million lost to romance scams, though actual losses are likely higher due to underreporting driven by victim embarrassment. One retired woman lost $270,000 to a romance scammer and did not report it to authorities, compounding her financial crisis with an additional $40,000 in credit card debt and forcing her to sell her home during a divorce. Recovery steps include securing remaining accounts, blocking the scammer, and filing a police report to potentially recover lost funds.
express.co.uk
UK victims lost over £106 million to romance fraud in the 2024/25 financial year, with 9,449 reported cases representing a 9% increase, according to City of London Police data. The average loss per victim was £11,222, with the 50-59 age group suffering the highest financial impact (£22.1 million total), though male victims slightly outnumbered female victims for the second consecutive year. Police believe the actual figure is significantly higher due to underreporting caused by victim shame and embarrassment, and they have launched a public awareness campaign to educate people about the emotional manipulation and financial exploitation tactics used by romance scammers.
wbhm.org
On World Elder Abuse Day, officials warned that seniors lost $4.8 billion to financial scams in 2024, with common schemes including romance scams, sweepstakes fraud, impersonation of government agencies and tech support, and family emergency requests. The FBI and IRS recommend seniors avoid sending money to strangers, sharing personal financial information online, and responding to pressure to act quickly or sign unfamiliar documents. Suspected fraud can be reported to the IRS Atlanta Field Office at 470-639-2228 or via email.
futurecio.tech
A LexisNexis Risk Solutions study found that the Asia Pacific region is experiencing a surge in fraud, with human-initiated attacks rising 61% year-on-year, while countries like Japan and Hong Kong face significant losses from romance scams, investment fraud, and authorized push payment (APP) fraud. To combat these evolving threats, financial institutions in APAC are increasingly adopting AI-powered fraud detection systems that analyze user behavior and intent rather than relying solely on traditional anomaly detection, alongside explainable AI (XAI) approaches that provide transparent reasoning for flagged transactions to build customer trust and meet regulatory requirements.
thebulletintime.com
Heather Rovet, a Toronto real estate broker, discovered that her live-in handyman "Jace" (Jason Porter) was running a romance fraud scheme targeting multiple women, resulting in over C$200,000 in stolen valuables and cash from her family over three years. After gathering evidence and reporting Porter to police in 2021, Rovet became a leading advocate against romance fraud, helping secure charges against him and warning other victims through a Prime Video docuseries that premiered in June 2025. She now mentors survivors, speaks publicly on fraud prevention, and works to raise awareness about online dating scams and intimate partner violence.
news4jax.com
In 2024, Americans over 60 lost nearly $5 billion to elder fraud schemes in a 43% increase from the previous year, with approximately 150,000 complaints reported to the FBI. Common scams targeting seniors include tech support fraud, romance schemes, investment fraud, and government impersonation, increasingly enhanced by artificial intelligence technology that can mimic voices and create more convincing deceptions. The FBI recommends seniors protect themselves by avoiding sharing personal information with unverified contacts, researching unsolicited communications, resisting pressure for quick financial decisions, and reporting suspected fraud to law enforcement or the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
actionnewsnow.com
The FBI is urging elderly Americans and their families to be vigilant about elder fraud, particularly ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, highlighting that investment scams, technical support schemes, and romance scams target seniors by exploiting their vulnerability and trust. The Internet Crime Complaint Center reported $4.8 billion in losses from 147,127 complaints in 2024, with California alone accounting for over $832 million in elder fraud losses. The FBI recommends scrutinizing unsolicited communications, verifying unknown sources, resisting pressure to act quickly, and reporting suspected fraud to local law enforcement or through the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
abstractaf.in
A two-part documentary titled "RomCon: Who the F**k is Jason Porter?" exposes romance scammer Jason Porter, who used aliases like "Jace" and "Don" to manipulate multiple women on dating apps, establishing long-term relationships while stealing from them and dating others behind their backs. Toronto real estate broker Heather Rovet, who dated Porter for three years before discovering his criminal past and infidelity, leads the documentary by sharing her experience and detailing her effort to gather evidence and pursue legal action for fraud and theft. The documentary highlights that romance scams cost Canada an estimated $59 million annually in reported cases alone, serving as a cautionary tale about recogn
leisurebyte.com
This article is an entertainment recommendation piece, not a news report about a specific fraud case. It summarizes a Prime Video documentary series called "Romcon: Who the F**k is Jason Porter?" that examines romance scams and emotional manipulation, then lists five similar true crime documentaries including "The Tinder Swindler" (featuring Israeli conman Simon Leviev who scammed women out of millions), "Love Fraud" (about serial romance scammer Richard Scott Smith), "Sweet Bobby" (a 10-year catfishing case), "Hey Beautiful" (three women scammed using the same stolen identity), and "Hunting the Catfish Crime Gang" (about organized catfishing an
the420.in
This article is a compilation of ten cyber crime news summaries curated by the Future Crime Research Foundation. Key cases include: a ₹3.34 crore fraud call center bust in Lucknow where 15 individuals lured youth via fake job ads on WhatsApp and Facebook to run scams targeting 1,000+ people; a Pune woman defrauded of ₹8.4 lakh in a matrimonial scam; a Mumbai man who lost ₹32 lakh in a cryptocurrency romance scam; and a multi-state investment and digital arrest scam network spanning Odisha, Gujarat, and West Bengal. The compilation also covers international
bonobology.com
This article is an educational guide to anime-themed dating sites and apps for fans seeking romantic connections within their community. It explains the benefits of niche dating platforms (avoiding judgment, shared interests, easier conversation starters) and highlights that the global anime audience reached over 572 million viewers by 2023, driving growth in specialized dating services. The piece provides details on platforms like Senpai and MaiOtaku, including features, pricing, and user ratings designed to help anime enthusiasts find compatible partners.
straitstimes.com
Bali police arrested 38 Indonesian suspects involved in an international romance scam targeting US nationals, with the operation spanning Indonesia, Cambodia, and the United States. The scammers sought to steal personal information from victims through fake romantic relationships as part of a transnational criminal syndicate.
jamaica-gleaner.com
Matthew Ejike Nwachukwu, a Nigerian man in Guyana, was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in orchestrating romance and package delivery scams that defrauded multiple Guyanese victims of millions of dollars in 2022. Working as a local accomplice to a German-based mastermind, Nwachukwu coordinated agents to collect money from victims who were lured into fake romantic relationships and told to pay fees to claim valuable packages containing items like diamonds. Authorities continue investigating to apprehend the overseas ringleader and other accomplices involved in the broader scam network.
stabroeknews.com
Nigerian national Matthew Ejike Nwachukwu was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony and sentenced to three years imprisonment for his role in a romance scam, in which a victim was deceived by a fake German partner into paying $155,000 at a Guyana post office for non-existent packages containing diamonds and valuables. Nwachukwu acted as a local agent for the scheme's mastermind, arranging the collection of fraudulent payments from the victim. Authorities continue investigating the broader romance scam operation and attempting to apprehend the German mastermind and additional accomplices.
jamaicaobserver.com
Matthew Ejike Nwachukwu, a Nigerian national, was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in coordinating romance and package delivery scams that defrauded multiple Guyanese victims of millions of dollars in 2022. Operating as a local accomplice to a German-based mastermind, Nwachukwu facilitated the collection of fraudulent payments, including one victim who paid GUY$155,000 after being deceived into believing she would receive valuable packages containing diamonds. Authorities continue investigating to apprehend the German ringleader and other accomplices involved in the broader scam network operating in Guyana.
menafn.com
A 53-year-old Michigan administrative assistant lost $26,000 to a romance scam involving a man posing as a French project manager named "Richard" who used deepfake videos during Skype calls to appear authentic. Over several months, the scammer emotionally manipulated the victim into taking out loans under the pretense of needing legal and translation help in Qatar, then disappeared when confronted. The case highlights the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes in romance scams, with projections estimating eight million deepfakes will be shared worldwide in 2025, approximately one-fifth of which involve romantic fraud schemes.
time.com
**Title:** RomCon: Who the F*** is Jason Porter?
A Toronto woman named Heather Rovet discovered that her live-in partner of three years, handyman Jason Porter, had systematically deceived her through false identity claims, unauthorized spending on her bank account, and theft of family jewelry including her mother's wedding bands. The discovery prompted Rovet to produce a Prime Video docu-series (released June 13) featuring her story and accounts from other women victimized by Porter's romantic fraud schemes, aiming to raise awareness about romance scams that cost victims $1.14 billion in 2023 according to the FTC.