Watch out for fake cops, dodgy taxi drivers, pickpockets and these crafty con artists when you go to Poland. By Phil Sylvester, World Nomads Contributor – Fri, 6 Sep 2019 Photo © Getty Images/Didier Marti Tourism in Poland is increasing each year, and with…
Gwynedd man killed himself after paying romance scammers | #ukscams | #datingscams | #european
Family Photo Chris Leeds was found dead after paying two women money to travel to the UK, inquest hears A man who killed himself after being preyed upon by romance scammers was a “gentle soul” whose three children “loved him to the moon and back”. Chris Leeds, 43, a roofer…
Romance fraud alert as reports up almost 60% | #ukscams | #datingscams | #european
Mary Chater Mary Chater fell for a romance scam A woman from Brighton has spoken of being “lured” by a scammer as figures reveal reports of romance fraud have risen by almost 60% over four years. There were 7,660 cases processed in England and Wales by a self-reporting tool last…
Beautiful Caribbean city loved by Brits where tourists warned about latest scam | World | News | #ukscams | #datingscams | #european
In the stunning Caribbean city of Cancun, in Mexico, loved by many British tourists for its breathtaking beaches and vibrant culture, an unfortunate scam has been on the rise, targeting unsuspecting travellers planning their dream vacations. The scam in question revolves around timeshares, affecting both current owners and potential buyers….
Romance scams with a cryptocurrency twist – new research from SophosLabs – Sophos News | #ukscams | #datingscams | #european
Sadly, we’ve needed to write and warn about romance scams and romance scammers many times in recent years. Indeed, in February 2021 we published an article entitled Romance scams at all-time high: here’s what you need to know, following a report from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), America’s official…
Crackdown on ‘Lover Boy’ Trafficking Scam in France and Romania | #ukscams | #datingscams | #european
Officers searched 16 locations in France and Romania and seized digital equipment, cell phones, cannabis from an illegal grow-op, luxury vehicles and more than 23,000 euros (US$25,255) in cash. According to Europol, the gang used a common human trafficking method dubbed ‘Lover Boy’ to recruit vulnerable victims who are typically…
Love scam hub targeting foreigners raided in Angeles City | #ukscams | #datingscams | #european
Authorities raided a building in Angeles, Pampanga from where love scams targeting foreigners were allegedly run, John Consulta reported Thursday on 24 Oras. Working on a tip, operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) caught about 85 individuals working on computers from which they would allegedly target foreign social media…
NI woman swindled out of £112,000 life savings | #ukscams | #datingscams | #european
Getty Images Chair of ScamwiseNI Partnership PSNI Supt Gerard Pollock described the scam as “heart breaking” A Northern Ireland woman was swindled out of her life savings of £112,000 in a “devastating” romance scam, police have said. The woman met the fraudster via a dating app and developed a relationship…
Romance scams cost victims $1.3B last year • The Register | #ukscams | #datingscams | #european
As Valentine’s Day approaches, if your offshore oil rig worker “boyfriend” – who looks like Bradley Cooper in his online pics and has hinted at proposing to you for months, but you’ve never met in real life – suddenly needs money for “hospital bills” … Just. Don’t. Do. It. Romance…
Nigerian Love Scammers Take Millions from European Women | #ukscams | #datingscams | #european
In a statement, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said that Ifechukwu Tom Makwe was arrested for internet fraud amounting to 5.7 million euros (US$6.24 million). Makwe was apprehended based on reliable information regarding his internet-related fraudulent activities. Further investigation revealed that he deceived the Spanish woman by persuading…