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ROMANCE SCAM [1 record]

Record 1 2022-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Offences and crimes
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

A romance scam is when a new love interest tricks you into falling for them when they really just want your money. Romance scams start in a few different ways, usually online. For example, you may receive a friend request, follower request, or direct message on social media, or maybe the connection happens on a dating app. Some romance scammers will even email or text you directly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infractions et crimes
  • Internet et télématique
CONT

La fraude sentimentale, aussi appelée «arnaque amoureuse», est un stratagème où le fraudeur entre en contact avec sa victime par l'entremise des médias sociaux ou des sites de rencontres. Il tente ensuite de nouer une relation avec elle dans le but ultime de lui soutirer de l'argent.

Spanish

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