Romance Scam on an Unlikely Platform
The Grandmother Targeted Through Words with Friends: A Romance Scam on an Unlikely Platform Romance scams are evolving, with fraudsters increasingly targeting victims on platforms beyond dating sites. Marjorie Jones, a 75-year-old grandmother from Texas, met “Bryan” while playing the popular online game Words with Friends. Bryan claimed to be a widower and used charm […]
The Airline Pilot Impersonation
The Airline Pilot Impersonation: Kate’s £30,000 Romance Scam Experience Impersonation scams are a growing threat, with fraudsters adopting the identities of trusted professionals to lure victims into false relationships. Kate, a woman from the UK, fell victim to such a scheme when “James” posed as a British Airways pilot. James connected with Kate on a […]
Fake Celebrity: A Romance Scam Using Fame
The Student’s Encounter with a Fake Celebrity: A Romance Scam Using Fame Romance scams take many forms, but one of the most deceptive involves scammers impersonating celebrities to exploit their fans’ trust and admiration. Sarah, a college student from California, believed she was in an online relationship with a popular musician. The scammer used fake […]
