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FBI: Americans Lost $1 Billion to Romance Scams in 2021
Alongside other forms of cybercrime, romance scams have been on the rise since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and have cost Americans more than US$1 billion in 2021 alone, the FBI said in a press release ahead of Valentine’s Day.
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Perpetrators mainly target women over 40 who are widowed, divorced, elderly or disabled. “The victim just wants connection and companionship. The bad guy generally wants cold hard cash,” the FBI warned.
"Connection" with Chad
Absolutely disgusting. It would be a shame if someone chadfished these old ladies and relieved them of their money