Published on 12, July, 2020
So, this woman, from the West Midlands, claims she is facing bankruptcy after losing £113,000 to a scammer she met on a dating site. The man, who claimed he lived nearby, told her he had gone abroad for an engineering contract in Ukraine and then convinced her he needed money.
The internet is a scammers paradise, you don't even need to meet the person in person, you can send images instantly, ask for money transfers etc. All from the comfort of your office, bedroom?