{"id":17582,"date":"2023-09-29T14:21:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T21:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/?p=17582"},"modified":"2024-05-13T09:34:53","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T16:34:53","slug":"places-in-the-uk-that-most-money-to-dating-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/places-in-the-uk-that-most-money-to-dating-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Places in the UK That Lose Most Money to Dating Scams\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catfishing or <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/romance-scams-have-increased-in-2021-due-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic\/\">romance scams<\/a> have become part of the United Kingdom and global vocabulary in recent years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well-known TV programs such as MTV&#8217;s Catfish (which aired in the UK) and Netflix&#8217;s Tinder Swindler have gained a global audience by highlighting how scammers exploit individuals seeking love on the internet, leaving them emotionally shattered and financially ruined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet despite the increased awareness, new data found the British people lost a record <a href=\"https:\/\/colp.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/0334150e430449cf8ac917e347897d46\">(\u20ac)102.6 million <\/a>to dating scams in 2021 according to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With all this publicity, how is it that romance scammers can continue to trick love-seekers out of money?&nbsp; As with all criminals throughout human history, sometimes it can seem like they are always one step ahead. Instead of simply asking for money, which is an old hat, romance scammers have upped their games to involve money laundering and <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/crypto-scams-tactics-and-methods-scammers-use-to-trick-investors-out-of-their-money\/\">cryptocurrency investments<\/a>, among other tactics. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To try to help people understand the current landscape of dating scams in the UK in 2022, we analyzed data over the last 13 months from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB), as well as trends from United Kingdom users on <a href=\"http:\/\/socialcatfish.com\">socialcatfish.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Below we share the insights gleaned from our analysis including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A breakdown of where in the UK romance scams are happening the most and least.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What the newest romance scams look like in 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips to avoid romance scams and what to do if you have been scammed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdffiller.com\/jsfiller-desk18\/?flat_pdf_quality=low&amp;requestHash=bbb819b6768a0ffca314a726114553905fa5258300c058afc7684d87d622f761&amp;lang=en&amp;projectId=1517733792&amp;PAGE_REARRANGE_V2_MVP=true&amp;richTextFormatting=true&amp;isPageRearrangeV2MVP=true&amp;jsf-page-rearrange-v2=true&amp;jsf-dss-v2=false&amp;LATEST_PDFJS=true&amp;jsf-document-scroll-zoom=true&amp;jsf-redesign-full=true&amp;act-notary-pro-integration=false&amp;jsf-pdfjs-fourth=false&amp;jsf-fake-edit-embedded=false&amp;isSkipEditorLoadFrequency=true&amp;routeId=394b1d36935afabecc914672cb38bc7d&amp;mode=force_choice&amp;cs_su=78f8e41f-29b6-4674-a584-e6516340a622&amp;cs_uu=20627b4a-3b58-464e-b778-88ddc0eea222#8ce5a77e0b284a11a9dc01d4897ca848\">LEAKED New Nigerian Romance Scammer Bible<\/a>: \u201cHow To Make White Woman Fall In Love From Online Chat\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-what-are-romance-scams\"><strong>What Are Romance Scams?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many people that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-someone-is-on-dating-sites\/\">go onto dating apps<\/a>&nbsp;and scroll their social media platforms on a daily basis. A lot of these people are looking for love and will do whatever it takes to find that special companion. However,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/romance-scammers-the-history-money-and-statistics-behind-romance-scams\/\">romance scammers<\/a>&nbsp;are increasingly appearing on these apps looking to find their next victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These romance scammers \u2013 the majority of which hail from Nigeria \u2013 have this down to a science and are proficient at making innocent <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/man-falls-victim-to-three-romance-scams-the-viscious-cycle-of-online-abuse\/\">victims fall<\/a> in love fast and hard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They know just what to say to make the victims feel wanted and loved. The victim, blinded by the euphoric feeling of love, does not notice how fast things are moving nor the countless times a romance scammer&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/fake-video-chat-how-to-tell-if-your-video-call-is-real\/\">refuses to video chat<\/a>&nbsp;with them or meet them in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the romance scammer talks to them for a few weeks, they start asking&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/what-do-romance-scammers-do-with-your-money\/\">for small amounts of money<\/a> for things like groceries or to pay a bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But as time passes, they start asking for big amounts of money for work or financial emergencies.&nbsp; Since COVID-19, they often ask for money for medical emergencies and, of course, they always need money to be able to travel to come to see the victim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The romance scammer continues&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/what-do-romance-scammers-do-with-your-money\/\">to ask their victims for money<\/a>&nbsp;until the victim either realize they are being scammed or simply no longer have a penny to their name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the well runs dry, the scammer blocks the victim.&nbsp; Some <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/victim-lost-a-quarter-of-a-million-dollars-in-a-romance-scam\/\">victims have lost millions of dollars<\/a> and others have committed suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing is certain, most victims are too ashamed to come forward, meaning the actual number of losses in the UK are likely far higher than what is being reported.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below we rank the most <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/the-real-consequences-of-catfishing-impact-on-victims-and-society\/\">catfished regions of the United Kingdom to see who is being more impacted<\/a> by the alarming and growing trend.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-most-scammed-regions-of-the-united-kingdom\"><strong><br>Most scammed Regions of the United Kingdom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/graphs\/CSI-5302\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"800px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-most-scammed-age-groups-by-region\"><strong>Most Scammed Age Groups By Region<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the issues with romance scams that have long been discussed is the vulnerability of specific age groups. Below please find the most scammed age groups in each region.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Mesa-de-trabajo-3-1-1024x576-1-1-716x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Mesa-de-trabajo-3-1-1024x576-1-1-716x1024.jpeg 716w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Mesa-de-trabajo-3-1-1024x576-1-1-210x300.jpeg 210w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Mesa-de-trabajo-3-1-1024x576-1-1-768x1098.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Mesa-de-trabajo-3-1-1024x576-1-1-640x915.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Mesa-de-trabajo-3-1-1024x576-1-1-400x572.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Mesa-de-trabajo-3-1-1024x576-1-1.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-young-people-scammed-more-than-their-elders\">Young People Scammed More Than Their Elders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a commonly held belief that young people are less likely to be <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/outsmartthescammers\/\">scammed online<\/a> than their elderly counterparts due to the fact that they have more experience on the internet as a consequence of growing up surfing the web, but this seems not to be the case. <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/5-common-scams-targeting-teens-and-young-adults-2021\/\">Young Adults<\/a> ages 20-29 represent 16.34% of the number of people scammed, whereas elderly ages 60-69 and 70-79 make up only 14.16% and 9.15% respectively. It is theorized that young people are scammed at a higher rate because they are more trusting of the strangers they meet online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scams-03-1024x751.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scams-03-1024x751.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scams-03-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scams-03-768x563.png 768w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scams-03-640x470.png 640w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scams-03-1250x917.png 1250w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scams-03-400x293.png 400w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scams-03.png 1472w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-exclusive-nigerian-romance-scammer-playbook\"><strong>Exclusive: Nigerian Romance Scammer Playbook<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/the-dark-side-of-online-relationships-how-t-catfishing-led-to-a-brutal-murder-and-kidnapping\/\">Catfish<\/a> has exclusively uncovered the main script used by most Nigerian romance scammers which we post below.&nbsp; They often pretend to be successful in business, overseas doctors, or military members stationed far away.&nbsp; Below you can see how it works and download the full playbook.&nbsp; This is helpful for <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/unmasking-online-deceit-vivians-journey-through-the-world-of-a-digital-romance-scam\/\">online love-seekers to read in case they start seeing similar things being said to them they can know it is a scam<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1024x637.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1024x637.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-768x478.png 768w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1536x956.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-640x398.png 640w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1250x778.png 1250w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-400x249.png 400w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image.png 1562w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-we-got-a-hold-of-a-romance-scammers-playbook\/\">scammer\u2019s playbook<\/a>&nbsp;is a script that the boss will give to their scammer employees to operate from.&nbsp; The playbook has romantic phrases, conversation starters, and questions that will make vulnerable love-seekers feel cared for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Click the Links Below to Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-scammers-prey-on-our-fears-and-desires-understanding-the-techniques-they-use\/\">Scammer\u2019s<\/a> Playbook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/romance-scams-have-increased-in-2021-due-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ THE FIRST FOLLOW-UP MESSAGES<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/romance-scams-have-increased-in-2021-due-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE MESSAGES<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1-1024x575.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1-1536x863.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1-1250x702.png 1250w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1.png 1840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/romance-scams-have-increased-in-2021-due-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic\/\"><br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-why-do-nigerian-romance-scammers-do-this\"><strong>Why Do Nigerian Romance Scammers Do This? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their goal is simple. To get their hands on as much of their victims\u2019 cash as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In certain parts of Africa,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/what-do-romance-scammers-do-with-your-money\/\">you can live very well off of $1,000<\/a>&nbsp;per month. Therefore, even if a <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/one-of-the-most-used-faces-in-romance-scams\/\">romance scam<\/a> gets a victim to send them a $100 gift card, that money goes very far for them.&nbsp; If they happen to get a <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/retired-nurse-victim-of-romance-scams-thousands-of-dollars-lost\/\">victim to send them hundreds of thousands of dollars<\/a>, imagine what that would do for their quality of life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, while it may be slightly tempting to feel bad for their situation, the scammers have bosses \u2013 heads of criminal enterprises that are often dangerous and violent people.&nbsp; They use this money&nbsp;to live their best lives \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/car-buying-scams-what-to-watch-out-for-when-purchasing-a-car\/\">buying nice cars<\/a>, clothing, and jewelry and to conduct more criminal activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The employee <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/romance-scammer-steals-money-from-childs-saving-account\/\">romance scammer does not keep the money<\/a> and does not see the boss as a bad guy, but as someone who is successful in business. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-romance-scams-have-increased-due-to-the-coronavirus\"><strong>Romance Scams Have Increased Due to the Coronavirus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-2-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-2-640x427.png 640w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-2-1250x834.png 1250w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-2-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-2.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/from-romance-to-ruin-unmasking-the-johnny-depp-romance-scam\/\">Romance scams<\/a> were on the rise even before the Coronavirus.&nbsp; However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/coronavirus-scams\/\">coronavirus pandemic<\/a> accelerated the trend.&nbsp; Especially in the beginning, when people were forced to isolate themselves at home, an unprecedented number of people in the UK turned to <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/onlinedatingscamstowatchoutfor\/\">online dating<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people became bored and lonely as they tried to find ways to cope with being forced to stay at home. One way that people have tried to cure their loneliness is by creating online dating <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/spotting-unfamiliar-activities-on-your-accounts\/\">accounts<\/a>, hoping to find their future significant other. However, scammers flood these dating <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/identifying-unauthorized-apps-on-your-phone\/\">apps<\/a> and pretend to be someone they aren\u2019t in order to lure their victims in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 NEW <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/love-and-deceit-stephanies-heartbreaking-journey-through-a-romance-scam\/\">ROMANCE SCAMS<\/a> IN 2022 AND HOW TO AVOID THEM&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-3-1024x569.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-3-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-3-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-3-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-3-1536x854.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-3-640x356.png 640w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-3-1250x695.png 1250w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-3-400x222.png 400w, https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-3.png 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1) <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/social-media-influencers-and-celebrities-use-photoshop-hide-their-flaws-social-media-platforms-crazy-catfish-story\/\">Celebrity and Social Media Influencer<\/a> Scams:&nbsp; Scammers create fake profiles, often<br>stealing the likeness of an attractive and successful celebrity or \u2018influencer\u2019 and engage<br>in dating <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/scam-alert-unmasking-the-chris-brown-impersonator-targeting-innocent-victims\/\">scams where victims<\/a> do not have their guard up. A survey conducted by Social<br><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/the-red-flags-of-catfishing-how-to-spot-a-fake-online-profile\/\">Catfish found 86% of influencers have seen an increase in fake profiles<\/a> made in their<br>likeness since the pandemic began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Avoid:<\/strong> Do a <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-image-search\/\">reverse image search<\/a> to confirm if the person in the photos goes by<br>the same name as the <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-secure-your-social-media-accounts-and-protect-your-personal-information\/\">person who friends requested you on social media<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2) \u2018Money Mules\u2019: <\/strong>More <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/romance-scam-alert-the-case-of-isaiah-and-bella-nora-morgan-gracial\/\">romance scam<\/a> victims are being tricked into money laundering<br>and facing prosecution. The <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/lottery-scams-scammers-claim-you-won-a-contest-to-get-your-hands-on-your-money\/\">scammer claims to need to wire money<\/a> to a family member<br>in trouble overseas but says their bank is having issues. They <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/cell-phone-scam-why-do-romance-scammers-ask-their-victims-to-send-them-cell-phones\/\">ask the victim<\/a> for their<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/banking-scams-how-scammers-gain-access-to-your-bank-account-information\/\">bank account information<\/a> to receive the money and then wire it overseas. This victim<br>has not committed money laundering. The scammer also has their <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/fake-bank-websites-phishing-emails-and-malware-steal-your-banking-information\/\">bank information<\/a> for<br>additional <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/preventing-identity-theft-essential-steps-to-keep-your-personal-information-secure\/\">identity theft<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Avoid:<\/strong> Never provide your <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/ponzi-schemes-this-type-of-investment-fraud-will-drain-your-bank-account\/\">bank account<\/a> number or routing number to someone<br>you meet online offering to send you <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/wire-transfer-scams-scammers-use-money-transfer-services-to-steal-your-money\/\">money via wire transfers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3) \u2018CryptoRom\u2019:<\/strong> Cryptocurrency-related romance scams are on the rise. Scammers gain<br>the victim&#8217;s trust, and <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/puppy-scam-scammers-promised-australian-citizens-puppies-but-stole-their-money-instead\/\">instead of asking for money<\/a>, they convince them to invest in a<br>bogus crypto <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/upwork-scams\/\">app and steal their money<\/a> that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Avoid:<\/strong> Never invest money with anyone you <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-verify-the-identity-of-someone-you-meet-online-2\/\">meet online<\/a>. If you want to invest<br>in Crypto, use well-known Apps like eToro or Coinbase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4) Teens Targeted on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/tik-tok-search-how-to-find-someone-on-tik-tok\/\">Tik Tok: Teens are tech-savvy but feeling \u2018love\u2019 for the first time<\/a> is an<br>overwhelming emotion. With social development hampered by COVID-19 in recent<br>years, romance scammers are increasing their presence on <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-find-social-media-profiles-in-seconds-search-all-social-media-sites-at-once\/\">social media sites<\/a> like Tik Tok<br>and Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Avoid:<\/strong> Teenagers should never send money or give <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/protecting-your-childs-personal-information-online-tips-for-parents-and-guardians\/\">personal information<\/a> to<br>anyone they have not met in person. Parents need to talk to their children and vice<br>versa as romance scams now impact every generation in the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5) Gift Card Scams:&nbsp; This is the standard <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/from-military-romance-to-bitcoin-scam-the-tale-of-mikes-brush-with-online-deception\/\">romance scam<\/a> but instead of asking for money,<br>which theoretically could be traced back to a bank account, they <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/why-do-romance-scammers-ask-for-gift-cards-and-bitcoin\/\">ask for gift cards<\/a> which<br>are untraceable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Avoid:<\/strong> If your online love interest asks for a <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/why-do-romance-scammers-want-gift-cards\/\">gift card<\/a>, that is a huge red flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-signs-you-are-talking-to-a-scammer\">SIGNS YOU ARE TALKING TO A SCAMMER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/w-2-tax-scam-scammers-send-phishing-emails-to-businesses-and-steal-tax-returns\/\">Scammers have common tactics that they use to manipulate people into sending<\/a> large amounts<br>of money. Here are general signs that the <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/oil-rig-scammers-photos-how-to-tell-if-the-person-youre-talking-to-is-a-scammer\/\">person you\u2019re talking to is a romance scammer:<\/a><br><strong>1) <\/strong>Their profile has high-quality content but few followers&nbsp;<br><strong>2) <\/strong>They have poor grammar.<br><strong>3)<\/strong>  They make excuses for why they can\u2019t video chat.<br><strong>4) <\/strong> Their voice doesn\u2019t match their images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-two-basic-principles-to-avoid-dating-scams\">TWO BASIC PRINCIPLES TO AVOID DATING SCAMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we have outlined above, romance scammers have gotten more creative in the way they<br>approach potential victims. But no matter the angle they take, if you adhere to these iron-clad<br>principles, you can most likely avoid becoming a victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Never share personal information.&nbsp;<\/strong>Never give your personal information to anyone you meet<br><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/online-romance-scammers-steal-social-security-number-from-victim\/\">online including your social security number<\/a>, bank account information, address, mother\u2019s<br>maiden name or birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Never send money.<\/strong> If you haven\u2019t met them in person, never, under any circumstance send<br>their money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-what-to-do-if-you-have-been-scammed\">What to Do If You Have Been Scammed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once a person <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/money-laundering-tactics-romance-scammers-send-money-to-victims\/\">sends money to a romance scammer<\/a> it can be very difficult to get back. First, the<br>scammer often resides in other countries which means law enforcement does not have<br>jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there is governmental cooperation, much more coordination will need to take place to<br>put an end to these scams. In addition, if the money was paid in the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/woman-sent-life-savings-to-romance-scammers-through-gift-cards\/\">gift cards<\/a> or<br><a href=\"http:\/\/Cash App Search: How to Find Someone on Cash App\">Cryptocurrency,<\/a> it is virtually impossible to trace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you believe you are the victim of a <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/love-loss-and-scams-a-retirees-tragic-experience-with-online-romance-scammers\/\">romance scam<\/a>, here are 4 steps you can take<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1)<\/strong> <strong>Report it:<\/strong> Report it immediately to Action Fraud or call 0300 123 2040.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2) Contact your bank:<\/strong> If you paid through your bank account, call them and request that<br>the payment is canceled immediately. If you believe your account has been<br>compromised, <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/updates\/\">update<\/a> your account information and passwords. Do this across all<br>websites you frequent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3) Tell friends and family, find a support group:<\/strong> Most romance scams go unreported<br>because victims are embarrassed. Keeping it to yourself can lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/world-mental-health-day-how-to-get-emotional-help-after-being-scammed\/\">mental health<\/a> issues<br>and even suicide. Reach out to loved ones for support. You can join online support<br><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/scf-seekers-facebook-group\/\">groups such as our Facebook community the SCF Seekers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4)<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-report-online-scams-fbi-receives-record-level-complaints-due-to-covid-19\/\">Report it to the online<\/a> platform:<\/strong> To help the next potential victim, report it to the social<br>media or dating app platform where the <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/unveiling-the-dark-side-of-online-romance-helens-heartbreaking-scam-story\/\">scam<\/a> originated to have their profile taken<br>down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/the-different-types-of-catfishing-scams\/\">Catfish<\/a> is Here to Help 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