Dating app fraudster posed as seriously ill woman to con man out of £10k
A man named Adam Mowle defrauded a victim of £9,000 by posing as a seriously ill woman on a dating app, with intentions of starting a romantic relationship.
Financial Crime: Germans Particularly Often Victims of False Love
A recent study reveals that Germany has become a hotspot for 'love scams', with victims losing an estimated 380 million euros in 2025 through fraudulent romantic relationships.
21st Century Slavery: What's Happening in the Internet Love Scammers' 'Villages' in Asia
The article discusses how internet love scams often involve victims of human trafficking who are forced to perpetrate fraud from heavily guarded scam centers in Asia.
Arta: The Greek Police Traces 'Romantic Fraud'.
Greek police in Arta have formed a case file for ongoing fraud through the method known as 'romantic fraud' or 'pig butchering'.
This type of fraud is not the most common, but it hits hardest - both in the wallet and in self-esteem
Romantic scams are increasing in Lithuania, with over 328 cases reported in 2025, leading to significant financial and emotional losses for victims.
Romantic scammers target seniors: shower them with attention and leave them without savings
Romantic scams aimed at older individuals continue to be a frequent issue in Lithuania, reflecting their vulnerability and trust in personal connections.