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Story summary
- Romance scams affected nearly 70,000 people in 2022 with about $240 million in losses, mainly among older adults.
- Scammers rely on social engineering, often claiming to be abroad or asking for cryptocurrency.
- To reduce risk, verify online profiles, avoid sharing conversations off dating platforms, and never send money.
- Law enforcement agencies, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), are working to combat these scams and assist victims.
