Romance fraud is when a criminal lures you into a fake relationship before convincing you to send them money, or gathering enough personal information to steal your identity.
Contact almost always starts online – via dating websites, social media, chatrooms, or even chat-enabled games. Fraudsters tend to push for an emotional connection quickly, though they may groom victims for many months or even years.
Support can be found here Online romance fraud - Police Scotland
Contact almost always starts online – via dating websites, social media, chatrooms, or even chat-enabled games. Fraudsters tend to push for an emotional connection quickly, though they may groom victims for many months or even years.
Support can be found here Online romance fraud - Police Scotland