Total reported losses to romance scams were higher than any other scam reported to the Federal Trade Commission in 2020. Older adults reportedly lost nearly $139 million in romance scams in 2020. As Americans increasingly go online to find love, scammers are following suit. The number of older adults turning to the internet for dating has doubled over the past three years and 12% of those aged 55-64 reported using mobile dating apps. ![]() ![]() ![]() Loneliness - especially during COVID-19 isolation periods - and the development of new technologies have contributed to the continued rise of romance scams. Romance scam victim speaks to HSI about her experience and advice for others who may be targets.
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