WASHINGTON — This summer, Daniel Goldstein’s 86-year-old mom got an email that looked like it was from her bank. She was alarmed because she hadn’t spent the money it mentioned, so she called a help number on the email. The person on the other end of the line asked for…
How To Talk to Older People in Your Life About Scams | #lovescams | #datingapps
Last year, consumers of all ages were scammed out of $8.8 billion. And older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups. Published on 11/13/2023 at 5:21 PM A page from the National Council on Aging website is shown in this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 in…
NC man dies in Mexico after uprooting life for alleged romance scam | #lovescams | #datingapps
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – A North Carolina man’s family is searching for answers and justice after he died in Mexico months after moving there for what his family says was a romance scam. Frank Mazziotti’s mother got a late-night call in August from her 44-year-old son’s new wife in Mexico….
The best dating apps for every stage of life, from casual dating to single parents | #lovescams | #datingapps
For casual dating “Casual dating has always varied in definition depending on a mixture of generational, cultural and societal norms and expectations. It isn’t just about lots of sexual interactions; it can mean cute dates, intimate discussions, sharing kinks and flirting. “You may be surprised to hear that Grindr is…
Durian Seller Offers $5,378 Worth Of Durians To Woman Who Lost $53,780 Life Savings In Fruit Scam | #lovescams | #datingapps
Tricked by $6/kg Mao Shan Wang deal The housewife, 50, was tempted by a Facebook ad for a stall called TMZ Fresh, Lianhe Zaobao reported. The promotion offered Mao Shan Wang durians at just $6/kg, and D24 durians for $3/kg. Mao Shan Wang, also known as Musang King, is generally…
Thorny situation: Woman buys durians online, loses $50k life savings after downloading third-party app, Singapore News | #lovescams | #datingapps
It’s hard to resist a good deal, especially when it comes to durians. And for one woman, her love for the king of fruits cost her quite dearly. The 50-year-old woman, surnamed Xu, came across a couple of Facebook advertisements for a durian promotion marking a kilogram of Musang durian for just…
Florida Woman Steals Life Savings from Holocaust Survivor in $2.8 Million Romance Scam – NBC New York | #lovescams | #datingapps
A Florida woman who stole the life savings of an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor in what a prosecutor called a “sick” romance scam pleaded guilty Friday and could face prison time, officials said. Peaches Stergo, 36, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, which carries a maximum of 20 years in prison under the law….
15 Facebook Marketing Scams to Avoid | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Facebook has basically taken over the digital marketplace for buying and selling used items (something that Craigslist used to dominate). But even though it’s super accessible, there are some major Facebook Marketplace scams that buyers and sellers each need to be aware of. FB Marketplace has become super popular because of the easy…
Holocaust survivor swindled out of his life savings by woman he met on a dating website, prosecutors allege | #lovescams | #datingapps
CNN — A Holocaust survivor was swindled out of his life savings by a woman he met on a dating website, prosecutors allege in the latest romance scam targeting the elderly. Peaches Stergo, a 36-year-old Florida woman also known as Alice, was arrested Wednesday on one count of wire fraud…
15 Facebook Marketing Scams to Avoid | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Facebook has basically taken over the digital marketplace for buying and selling used items (something that Craigslist used to dominate). But even though it’s super accessible, there are some major Facebook Marketplace scams that buyers and sellers each need to be aware of. FB Marketplace has become super popular because of the easy…