Tag: Romance Scam
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How Romance Scams Start: The Subtle Hooks That Reel You In
One day, you get a text from an unknown number. It doesn’t seem overtly suspicious. Maybe it’s a wrong number. Maybe it’s someone you forgot to save in your contacts. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s the opening move in a long, calculated con. Romance scams don’t start with an elaborate sob story or a desperate…
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Fraudsters Posing as WWE’s Alexa Bliss Scams Elderly Man Out of $1 Million
For years, Alfred Mancinelli believed he was in a relationship with WWE star Alexa Bliss. The 79-year-old grandfather, a retired electronic technician from New York, spoke about her with admiration, sent her affectionate messages, and—most devastatingly—wired her nearly $1 million.
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What One Redditor’s Story Teaches Us About Romance Scams
In today’s world of digital love stories, long-distance relationships are as common as memes about bad Wi-Fi. But let’s be real—not all long-distance relationships are built the same. Some could make for a Hollywood rom-com, while others have “scam” written all over them in big, flashing lights.
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How to Talk to Your Parents About the Romance/Pig Butchering Scams
If you’ve heard about the “romance scam” or “pig butchering scam,” you know these aren’t your average cons—people are losing their life savings and retirement funds to these scammers. It’s a devastating trick that’s unfortunately becoming more common, especially with scammers targeting people looking for friendship or romance online. So, if you’re thinking about bringing…
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How One Woman Lost Over $750,000 to a Five-Year Facebook Romance Scam
Imagine losing over $750,000 to someone you’ve never even met. For one woman, this nightmare became a reality after falling victim to a sophisticated Facebook romance scam that lasted five long years. It started like many online romances—sweet messages, promises of love, and a connection that felt real. But behind the flattering words and emotional…
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How to Protect Your Lonely Single Parent from Romance Scams
If your single parent has been looking for love online, it’s easy to be happy for them. Maybe they’re finally putting themselves out there after years of being alone, and that’s exciting. But there’s a darker side to online dating that too many people don’t see coming—romance scams.