Scam warning issued over common 'romantic' tactic used by online fraudsters
dailyrecord.co.ukExperts have warned people about some sophisticated scams that are currently in circulation, including one that can originate from online dating sites.Consumer experts at Which?
have carried out some research into some convincing scams that people often fall victim to, outlining the red flag warning signs.
They've also provided some information on how to get your money back if you have been scammed by online fraudsters. One of the most common and sophisticated scams is called 'pig butchering', because they ‘fatten up’ the victim by forming a romantic connection before carrying out the scam.
Fraudsters typically target people on online dating sites and show a great deal of interest, 'love-bombing' them in order to make them feel as though they want to pursue a relationship.
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