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mariblock.com
· 2025-12-08
Artur Schaback, co-founder and former CTO of peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange Paxful, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for failing to maintain adequate anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) programs from 2015 to 2019, allowing the platform to be used for money laundering, fraud, romance scams, and other criminal activities. Schaback faces up to five years in prison with sentencing scheduled for November 4, 2024, and has resigned from Paxful's board. Paxful stated it has since implemented enhanced compliance measures and tripled in size under new management following the
cjonline.com
· 2025-12-08
Kansas enacted the Protect Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation Act, joining over 40 states in giving financial advisers the power to pause suspicious transactions when elder fraud is suspected. The law addresses a significant problem: older Americans lost an average of $33,915 to fraud last year, with total losses exceeding $3.4 billion, and constitute 30% of consumer fraud victims despite being only 12% of the population. When advisers pause transactions, they must notify the Kansas Department of Insurance to investigate, with safeguards in place to prevent delays to legitimate transactions.
finance.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Kansas enacted the Protect Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation Act, joining over 40 states in authorizing financial advisers to pause transactions suspected of defrauding seniors. Older Americans lost an average of $33,915 to fraud last year with total losses exceeding $3.4 billion, with tech support scams being the most common fraud type against those over 60, followed by data breaches, romance scams, and investment schemes. The law requires financial institutions to notify the Kansas Department of Insurance when pausing transactions and includes timelines to prevent delays to legitimate transactions.
beavercountyradio.com
· 2025-12-08
The Beaver Police Department launched a Summer Scam Series Breakfast program on July 8, 2024, to educate seniors about common fraud schemes including elder fraud, romance scams, social engineering, and grandparent scams. Detective DeGori presented information at the Center at the Mall, with additional educational sessions planned for August 19 and September 23, 2024, sponsored by the police department, the Center at the Mall, and the County's Office on Aging.
jewishaz.com
· 2025-12-08
The National Council on Aging identifies five major scams responsible for over 65% of reported incidents targeting seniors, including government impersonation, sweepstakes/lottery schemes, robocalls, grandparent scams, and romance scams—with emerging threats like deepfake technology and pandemic-related fraud. Protection strategies include verifying caller identity, avoiding personal information sharing, and staying informed through resources like the FTC's "Pass It On" campaign and AARP Fraud Watch Network, while community education and family communication serve as the most effective defenses.
masslive.com
· 2025-12-08
The IRS is warning taxpayers about a scam involving unscrupulous tax return preparers who misrepresent rules for claiming clean energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, falsely claiming credits for taxpayers who do not qualify. Taxpayers who claim these inappropriate credits are responsible for repaying the inflated amount plus interest and penalties, and the IRS urges individuals to consult reputable tax professionals before claiming complex credits.
journal-advocate.com
· 2025-12-08
This advice column contains two unrelated letters. The first addresses workplace ageism in the tech industry, where a 50-year-old worker fears job loss due to her boss's comments about older employees; the response advises documenting instances and reporting to HR or the EEOC, as age discrimination against those 40+ is illegal. The second letter warns about a potential romance scam targeting the writer's cousin, who plans to marry a foreign woman he's never met and relocate; the response recommends verifying the woman's identity through reverse image searches and probing the cousin's plans while emphasizing this may be a common scam tactic.
effinghamradio.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, U.S. consumers lost over $1 billion to romance scams, with a median loss of $2,000 per victim, according to the Federal Trade Commission. About 40 percent of romance scam contacts originated on social media, and nearly three-quarters of victims were men. Romance scams involve criminals building trust with victims to gain access to their accounts or money, and suspected cases can be reported to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or to the FBI.
canoncitydailyrecord.com
· 2025-12-08
This advice column addresses two workplace and personal safety issues: (1) a 50-year-old technology worker experiencing age discrimination from her boss, with guidance to document instances, report to HR, and reference the Age Discrimination in Employment Act protecting workers 40+; and (2) a cautionary response to a man planning to marry a foreign woman he's never met, warning of common romance scam indicators and advising the concerned cousin to use reverse image searches, ask probing questions about family plans, and approach the conversation with kindness while emphasizing the victim would not be at fault if scammed.
mlive.com
· 2025-12-08
A concerned family member suspects their cousin is a victim of a romance scam involving an online relationship with a foreign woman he has never met and plans to marry after relocating. The advice columnist recommends verifying the woman's identity through reverse image searches, discussing the cousin's family obligations and financial implications (particularly concerning property ownership laws in the foreign country), and reporting suspected fraud to the FTC or FBI if necessary, while emphasizing that romance scams affected over 64,000 people in 2023, resulting in $1.14 billion in losses.
engadget.com
· 2025-12-08
Bumble added a reporting option for AI-generated photos and videos to combat fake profiles and catfishing on its dating platform. The move responds to user concerns, with 71% of Gen Z and Millennial users viewing AI-generated content as deceptive and wanting limits on its use, particularly given that romance scams resulted in $1.3 billion in losses to nearly 70,000 victims in 2022.
12news.com
· 2025-12-08
Arizona ranked fifth nationally for online romance scams in 2023, with more than 800 victims losing over $22 million, averaging $27,000 per victim—significantly higher than the national average of $2,000. The most dangerous emerging scams involve deepfake video calls, cryptocurrency investment schemes, and fake celebrity profiles using artificial intelligence technology. To protect themselves, potential victims should verify identities through reverse image searches, watch for signs of deepfakes like unnatural blinking and mismatched mouth movements, and never send money or cryptocurrency to unknown online contacts.
miaminewtimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Rosanna Lisa Stanley (48) and Gina Guy (37) were arrested for operating a 15-year romance scam targeting at least 16 elderly and vulnerable victims, defrauding them of over $7 million through fake romantic relationships and fabricated business opportunities. Stanley and Guy lured victims via dating platforms and in-person meetings, then solicited money for nonexistent organ transplants, businesses, and fake psychic services, using the funds for personal luxury purchases and debt payments. Both face federal charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy, each carrying up to 20 years in prison.
kvoa.com
· 2025-12-08
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complex.com
· 2025-12-08
Two women, Rosanna Lisa Stanley (48) and Gina Guy (37), were charged with defrauding 16 elderly men out of $7 million through a romance scam spanning from 2009 to 2024. The suspects used fake romantic relationships and personal connections to gain victims' trust before persuading them to send money for fabricated reasons including business deals and medical procedures. Both face multiple federal charges including wire fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering, each carrying up to 20 years in prison.
newsandsentinel.com
· 2025-12-08
Sophisticated overseas criminals steal tens of billions of dollars annually from Americans through internet and telephone scams, with the crime wave projected to worsen as the aging population and AI technology make fraud easier to perpetrate and harder to prosecute. Law enforcement agencies are overwhelmed and underfunded to handle the exponential growth of scams—including romance, grandparent, and technical support fraud—with victims rarely recovering their stolen money and perpetrators rarely facing consequences. A notable case involved an 81-year-old Ohio man who fatally shot an Uber driver after being defrauded by scammers attempting to extract $12,000, highlighting how these crimes can have devastating downstream effects even as the perpetrators remain
jamaica-star.com
· 2025-12-08
Sophisticated overseas scammers steal tens of billions of dollars annually from Americans, with losses to adults over 60 ranging from $3.4 billion to $137 billion depending on the source, as law enforcement agencies lack resources to investigate the exponentially growing crime wave. Common schemes include romance scams, grandparent scams, pig butchering, and technical support fraud, with victims rarely recovering their money and often reluctant to report due to shame and self-blame. The problem is expected to worsen as the U.S. population ages and criminals increasingly use AI and cryptocurrency to evade detection, requiring coordinated action from technology, banking, retail, and telecommunications sectors to make fraud harder to execute
itechpost.com
· 2025-12-08
Elder fraud in the U.S. is surging exponentially, driven by advancing AI technology and the technological gap exploiting older adults, with common schemes including romance scams and technical support fraud that often result in victims losing their life savings. Law enforcement faces significant challenges investigating these crimes—particularly when perpetrators operate overseas and convert funds to cryptocurrency—and many cases go unreported because victims hesitate to come forward or police dismiss financial fraud as consensual transactions. The FBI recorded a 14% increase in elder fraud cases in 2023, prompting experts to declare the situation a "crisis level" problem in society.
techstory.in
· 2025-12-08
Americans lost over $10 billion to scams in 2023, a 14% increase from the previous year, with investment scams ($4.6 billion) and imposter scams ($2.7 billion) leading the way. Older adults are disproportionately targeted, and the FTC estimates seniors lose $28.3 billion annually to fraud, with common schemes including romance fraud, grandparent scams, and technical support hoaxes. Law enforcement faces significant challenges combating overseas scammers who exploit cryptocurrency and other untraceable payment methods, highlighting the need for enhanced collaboration between government agencies and private industry to strengthen fraud prevention and victim support.
hindustantimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A 23-year-old man in Hyderabad lost ₹12 lakh after receiving a spoofed call claiming to be from FedEx stating his Aadhaar was being misused for illegal courier shipments; the scammers then impersonated Mumbai Cyber Crime officials and coerced him into transferring funds under the guise of an "investigation" via Skype video call. A case has been registered with Hyderabad Cyber Crimes police, and FedEx issued a warning that they never request personal information through unsolicited calls or emails.
newsweek.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2022, 2.6 million Americans fell victim to fraud with reported losses of $9 billion, though the Justice Department estimates true losses could exceed $137 billion annually since only 15 percent of victims report crimes. The surge in fraud—particularly investment scams and cryptocurrency schemes like "Pig Butchering" which increased 2,000 percent from 2019 to 2022—is driven by enforcement gaps, with federal agencies typically only investigating cases exceeding $1 million, leaving devastating losses to seniors in the tens of thousands unaddressed. Experts argue that the U.S. needs a coordinated national anti-fraud strategy similar to the UK's approach
fortune.com
· 2025-12-08
Sophisticated overseas scammers steal tens of billions of dollars annually from Americans through internet and telephone fraud, with relatively few perpetrators caught or convicted, according to AARP's Fraud Watch Network director. Law enforcement agencies are overwhelmed by the exponential growth of scams targeting older adults, who rarely recover lost funds from romance scams, grandparent scams, and technical support fraud, while victims are often discouraged from reporting due to misconceptions that voluntary money transfers constitute consensual transactions. The challenge is compounded by the use of cryptocurrency and foreign bank accounts, low federal prosecution thresholds, and the ease with which criminals operate with minimal consequences, with one Ohio case illustrating how fraud can
audacy.com
· 2025-12-08
Two women, Rosanna Lisa Stanley and Gina Guy, were charged with money laundering, wire fraud, and conspiracy for operating a romance scam that defrauded at least 16 elderly men out of more than $7 million between 2009 and June 2024. The defendants lured victims into fake romantic relationships and used false pretenses such as business needs and medical emergencies to extract money, which they spent on luxury vehicles, boats, and personal expenses. Each woman faces up to 20 years in prison, with one victim losing at least $555,000 and another losing approximately $1 million.
mk.co.kr
· 2025-12-08
Romance scams and online fraud operations, predominantly run by Chinese criminal organizations based in Southeast Asia (particularly Myanmar and Cambodia), have caused an estimated $1.26 trillion in global damage annually through impersonation schemes, investment fraud, and phishing. Approximately 220,000 people are mobilized across Myanmar and Cambodia for these crimes, with victims including those abducted from 35 countries who are coerced to impersonate others via social media, email, and phone calls. In response, China has blocked over $157 billion in fraudulent transactions since 2021, and Myanmar authorities rescued 19 kidnapped South Koreans in the previous year as international law enforcement intensifies crack
finance.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Sophisticated overseas scammers steal tens of billions of dollars annually from Americans through internet and phone fraud, with the crime wave expected to worsen as the aging population and AI technology create easier opportunities for perpetrators while law enforcement struggles to investigate and prosecute due to limited resources and cases originating overseas. Victims, particularly older adults targeted by romance scams, grandparent scams, and technical support fraud, rarely recover their money, and many cases go unreported as victims feel discouraged by police who often mischaracterize fraud as "consensual transactions" and prioritize cases with higher dollar amounts or multiple victims.
ibj.com
· 2025-12-08
Sophisticated overseas scammers steal tens of billions of dollars annually from Americans through internet and telephone fraud, with relatively few perpetrators caught or convicted, according to AARP's Fraud Watch Network director. Victims—particularly older adults targeted by romance scams, grandparent scams, and technical support fraud—rarely recover their money, and law enforcement agencies are overwhelmed and under-resourced to investigate cases, especially those involving cryptocurrency or foreign bank accounts. The article illustrates the crisis through an Ohio case where an 81-year-old man fatally shot an Uber driver after being manipulated by a scammer into believing she was involved in a $12,000 bond fraud, while the actual
mk.co.kr
· 2025-12-08
Smishing attacks in South Korea have surged dramatically, with scammers impersonating financial institutions, investment firms, and government agencies through fake promotional text messages containing malicious URLs. These sophisticated schemes trick victims into visiting counterfeit websites or downloading malware-laden apps that steal personal information, enable remote device control, or lock data with ransomware demands; spam texts increased nearly 10-fold from 31.12 million in 2019 to over 168 million cases by mid-2023, with projections exceeding 400 million annually. The attacks exploit improved spam reporting visibility, regulatory changes affecting investment advisory services, and compromised text reseller companies to distribute fraudulent messages imp
nbcnewyork.com
· 2025-12-08
Sophisticated overseas scammers steal tens of billions of dollars annually from Americans through internet and telephone fraud, with relatively few perpetrators caught or convicted despite the exponential growth of such crimes. Victims—particularly older adults targeted by romance scams, grandparent scams, and technical support fraud—rarely recover their money, and law enforcement agencies lack sufficient resources to investigate cases, especially those involving cryptocurrency or foreign bank accounts. The article highlights a tragic Ohio case where an 81-year-old man fatally shot an Uber driver after being defrauded of $12,000, illustrating how scams can escalate to violence while the original scammers remain at large.
apnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Sophisticated international scammers steal tens of billions of dollars annually from Americans, with law enforcement catching and convicting relatively few perpetrators due to resource limitations and investigation challenges, particularly for overseas crimes involving cryptocurrency and foreign accounts. Older Americans are especially vulnerable to romance scams, grandparent scams, and technical support fraud, rarely recovering lost funds including life savings, while some police departments deprioritize financial fraud cases and victims often remain unreported. As the U.S. population ages and AI technology advances, experts warn the crime wave is projected to worsen, with scammers facing minimal consequences for crimes that are increasingly easy to commit and difficult to prosecute.
nypost.com
· 2025-12-08
Sophisticated scammers steal tens of billions of dollars annually from elderly Americans through internet and telephone fraud schemes including romance scams, grandparent scams, and technical support fraud, with perpetrators rarely caught or convicted due to law enforcement resource limitations and overseas origins making investigations difficult. The crime wave is projected to worsen as the population ages and AI technology advances, while victims—who rarely recover lost funds—are often discouraged from reporting due to police skepticism about voluntarily-sent money and the vast majority of cases going unreported.
mb.com.ph
· 2025-12-08
Scammers steal tens of billions of dollars annually from Americans through internet and telephone fraud, with sophisticated overseas criminals exploiting an aging population and increasingly using AI to evade detection and prosecution. Law enforcement agencies are overwhelmed by the exponential growth in scams, with most perpetrators escaping capture and victims rarely recovering their money, while some police departments treat financial fraud as lower priority than other crimes. The article illustrates the crisis through cases including an 81-year-old Ohio man who fatally shot an Uber driver after being targeted by a bond scam, and highlights how stolen funds are quickly converted to cryptocurrency or moved to foreign accounts, making recovery and investigation nearly impossible.
m.economictimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Sophisticated overseas scammers steal tens of billions of dollars annually from Americans through internet and telephone fraud, with projections worsening as the population ages and AI technology advances fraud capabilities. Law enforcement agencies are overwhelmed and underfunded to investigate these crimes, resulting in few convictions and minimal recovery of stolen funds, while victims—particularly older adults—lose life savings to romance scams, grandparent scams, and technical support fraud. A tragic Ohio case illustrates the crisis: an 81-year-old man fatally shot an Uber driver after a scammer manipulated him into believing she was involved in a $12,000 bond extraction scheme, while the actual perpetrator remains
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Sophisticated overseas scammers steal tens of billions of dollars annually from Americans through internet and telephone fraud, with the vast majority of perpetrators escaping prosecution as law enforcement agencies become overwhelmed by the exponential growth in cases. Victims, particularly older adults targeted by romance, grandparent, and technical support scams, rarely recover their losses, and some cases result in tragic secondary consequences when victims become desperate or violent. The combination of low investigation priority at local police departments, difficulty tracking funds moved to cryptocurrency or foreign accounts, and federal prosecution thresholds means that scammers operate with minimal risk of being caught or held accountable.
audacy.com
· 2025-12-08
Rosanna Lisa Stanley and Gina Guy were charged with money laundering, wire fraud, and conspiracy for operating a romance scam that defrauded at least 16 elderly men out of more than $7 million between 2009 and June 2024. The women built romantic relationships with their victims through in-person meetings and online platforms, then convinced them to send money under false pretenses such as business needs, medical emergencies, and spiritual protection, with one victim losing $555,000 and another $1 million. Both defendants face maximum sentences of 20 years for using the stolen funds to purchase luxury goods and vehicles.
nypost.com
· 2025-12-08
Two women, Rosanna Lisa Stanley (48) and Gina Guy (37), were charged with running a romance scam from 2009 to 2024 that defrauded at least 16 elderly men of over $7 million through fake romantic relationships, false medical emergencies, and bogus investment schemes. Stanley allegedly scammed victims out of at least $555,000 by posing as a fortune teller and astrologer, while Guy targeted at least four men claiming to need money for kidney transplants; both women used the proceeds to fund luxury purchases including a boat and car. Both were arrested in June 2024 and charged with money laundering, wire fraud, and conspiracy
nbcnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Rosanna Lisa Stanley and Gina Guy were charged with operating romance scams that defrauded at least 16 elderly men out of more than $7 million between 2009 and 2024. The women built trust through romantic relationships and then convinced victims to send money under false pretenses, such as fake medical procedures, businesses, and financial schemes, while using the proceeds for luxury purchases and personal expenses. Both face charges of money laundering, wire fraud, and conspiracy, each carrying up to 20 years in prison.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
Rosanna Lisa Stanley and Gina Guy were charged with running romance scams that defrauded at least 16 elderly men out of more than $7 million between 2009 and 2024. The women built trust with victims through personal relationships and online dating platforms, then manipulated them into sending money under false pretenses such as fake business ventures, medical procedures, and financial schemes, with one victim losing approximately $1 million. Both face charges of money laundering, wire fraud, and conspiracy, each carrying a maximum 20-year prison sentence.
backendnews.net
· 2025-12-08
Cybercriminals exploit emotions—fear, joy, and sadness—through social engineering tactics to manipulate victims into divulging sensitive information or money. Scammers use fear-based urgency (fake account suspension threats), joy-based lures (too-good-to-be-true investment offers), and sadness-based manipulation (romance scams) to target vulnerable individuals. The article advises the public to remain emotionally aware, verify requests independently, and remember that legitimate banks never request confidential information via unsolicited email, text, or phone calls.
headtopics.com
· 2025-12-08
This article is not relevant to the Elderus database. It is a entertainment piece ranking the greatest country music singers of all time based on chart performance and accolades. It contains no information about scams, fraud, elder abuse, or elder financial exploitation.
crozetgazette.com
· 2025-12-08
Patsy Froehlich fell victim to a remote access scam when a fake PayPal representative tricked her into allowing screen-sharing access to her computer, manipulating her into attempting a $20,000 bank transfer she believed was a refund correction; her bank caught the suspicious transfer and prevented the loss. The article also describes a separate Publisher's Clearinghouse prize scam targeting Andrew Taylor, who was asked to purchase gift cards as a supposed legal requirement to claim a $5.1 million prize, and notes that scammers increasingly use urgency, emotional manipulation, and emerging technologies like AI to defraud victims.
ghanaweb.com
· 2025-12-08
Ghanaian entertainment pundit A Plus expressed approval of the one-year-and-one-day prison sentence handed to socialite Hajia4Real (Mona Faiz Montrage) for her involvement in a romance scam that defrauded victims of over $2 million. He believes the penalty will serve as a deterrent to both Hajia4Real and others engaged in similar fraudulent schemes. Hajia4Real was arrested in the UK in November 2022, extradited to the U.S. in May 2023, and received a reduced sentence from a possible five-year term after pleading guilty in February 2024.
lancasteronline.com
· 2025-12-08
**70-year-old Mark Heath lost his entire $161,000 retirement savings to a "pig butchering" romance scam** in which a woman named Libby Collins contacted him on Facebook, built an emotional relationship with him, and convinced him to invest in cryptocurrency and NFT schemes through multiple transfers. After his son identified the scam during the holidays, Heath contacted the FBI, but the money and the scammer had already disappeared, leaving him dependent on Social Security and his son's financial support.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
This article contains two separate incidents: (1) In Bhopal, police registered a molestation case against a man and his wife after the wife allegedly slapped a 42-year-old neighbor woman who had complained about the husband's staring behavior. (2) In Mumbai, a woman defrauded her neighbor of approximately Rs 7 lakh ($840 USD) using an AI-generated male voice to create a fake romantic relationship and job opportunity scam.
**Note:** The primary article appears to be a general assault/molestation case unrelated to elder fraud. Only the secondary reference involves fraud relevant to the Elderus database (the AI voice romance scam).
collider.com
· 2025-12-08
This article describes Angela Deem's relationship with Nigerian man Michael Ilesanmi from the TLC show "90 Day Fiancé," in which Angela, a 22-year-older woman, pursued a romantic relationship despite warnings from family and friends about potential romance scams involving Nigerian suitors. The couple eventually divorced after facing ongoing conflicts, with the relationship characterized by physical attraction on Angela's part but cultural and personal incompatibilities between the partners.
**Note:** While this article mentions romance scam warnings, it does not describe an actual elder fraud case but rather documents a reality television relationship.
newsregister.com
· 2025-12-08
Americans age 60 and older lost more than $3 billion to scammers in 2023, with elder fraud complaints to the FBI increasing 14% year-over-year, though actual losses are likely far higher due to underreporting and unreported crimes. Older adults are disproportionately targeted because they tend to be trusting, have savings, and may be less comfortable with technology, with tech-support scams, romance scams, and investment frauds being the most common schemes. Prevention through education—such as being cautious of unsolicited contacts, verifying businesses online, and never sharing personal information with unverified sources—can help mitigate the psychological and financial
wvnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Elder financial exploitation is trending upward in West Virginia and nationally, with seniors aged 60+ losing $3 billion to scammers last year and $27 billion in suspicious elder fraud activity reported by the U.S. Treasury Department. U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld emphasizes that while some cases can be reversed if reported immediately, prevention is critical—he advises seniors and their families to resist pressure to act quickly, avoid clicking unexpected links in texts or emails, and consult trusted loved ones before sending money.
rogersbank.com
· 2025-12-08
Grandparent scams involve fraudsters calling seniors while impersonating a grandchild and claiming an emergency (accident, arrest) to create urgency and pressure victims into wiring money. Scammers may employ accomplices posing as police officers, lawyers, or bail bondsmen to increase credibility, and increasingly use fake dating profiles and social media to build trust before requesting funds. To protect against these scams, seniors should verify claims through independent contact with family members, stay alert to new acquaintances seeking financial involvement, and contact their bank if they suspect fraudulent activity.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A sound engineer in Chennai was extorted by an eight-member gang after meeting a woman through a dating app, who filmed him in a compromising position and demanded 27,000 rupees; four suspects were arrested. Dating app scams in Chennai are surging, with criminals using AI chatbots, deepfake videos, sextortion, and impersonation of law enforcement to target victims—often shifting conversations to encrypted platforms like Telegram and stealing personal/financial information. Experts recommend caution when contacts request app transfers or money, and advise reporting scams despite potential embarrassment, as many incidents go unreported due to victim fear.
newsbytesapp.com
· 2025-12-08
An X user named Jay outwitted a romance scammer on a dating app who had requested ₹1,000 by pretending to attempt payment twice, then convincing the scammer to send him ₹20 as a "test transaction" before blocking them. The incident, which gained over two million views online, highlights the prevalence of dating app scams and demonstrates the importance of skepticism, identity verification, and reporting suspicious behavior to protect against romance fraud, investment scams, and other schemes on dating platforms.
indiatoday.in
· 2025-12-08
An X user shared a story of successfully turning the tables on a romance scammer who attempted to con him out of Rs 1,000 via Google Pay by posing as a dating app match. The user outsmarted the scammer by pretending payment failed twice, then convincing the scammer to send Rs 20 first as a "test," after which he blocked them. The article outlines common dating app scams including romance scams, location scams, and fake investment schemes, while offering protective measures such as identity verification, skepticism toward early money requests, and use of app security features.