For Love or Money
Kym Marsh and Ashley John-Baptiste explore a rapidly growing and particular type of scam. So-called "romance frauds" target men and women alike. Every day sees unsuspecting online daters conned out of tens of thousands of pounds. How can those looking for love protect themselves from the dangerous criminals lurking behind the screen? Better think twice before you swipe right.
Kym Marsh and Ashley John-Baptiste explore a rapidly growing and particular type of scam. So-called "romance frauds" target men and women alike. Every day sees unsuspecting online daters conned out of tens of thousands of pounds. How can those looking for love protect themselves from the dangerous criminals lurking behind the screen? Better think twice before you swipe right.
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