Online scams coaxing millions out of unsuspecting victims  

 

Last updated 2/15/2018 at 2:17pm



A study released by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reveals an estimated 1 million Americans have been victimized in romance fraud scams with losses nearing $1 billion over the last three years.

The study, which can be found at www. bbb.org says the scheme can take a number of months to play out as the scammer gains the victim’s trust. The scammer eventually will ask for small amounts of money to feel out the victim. Victims often turn into unknowing accomplices of money laundering. 

The study recommends that law enforcement agencies share more information about successfu...



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