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Romance scam: Man tells of ‘devastating impact’ after being conned out of £200k
The victim described how it ‘almost destroyed my life’
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Ahead of Valentine’s Day, there are calls for people to be aware of the signs of romance fraud
By
Suzanne McGonagle
February 12, 2025 at 0:42pm GMT
Romance scam: Man tells of ‘devastating impact’ after being conned out of £200k
Insurer records 10% annual jump in detected fraud in 2024
Two-thirds of mobile phone-owning 13 to 16-year-olds ‘targeted by scam texts’
Driving bans for benefits cheats would be for ‘extreme’ cases – minister
Driving bans and bank account snooping powers planned for benefit fraudsters
Former football club chairman bailed on £10m stadium loan inquiry fraud charge
