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US report details extent of 'devastating' dating-app scams
A new US government report has set out the scale of romance scams carried out through dating apps, describing the financial and emotional damage to victims as devastating. The findings, published via Congress, are drawing attention to how fraudsters use online dating platforms to deceive people out of large sums of money, and to calls for stronger protections for users.
Why now: Fresh official findings highlight the growing scale of romance fraud on dating apps, prompting debate over platform accountability and consumer protection.
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- US report details extent of 'devastating' dating-app scams · PaulHoule · 49
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