Romance scams in South Africa: protect yourself from this growing threat
Discover the alarming rise of romance scams in South Africa and learn how to protect yourself from these cunning criminals.
Online romance scams: who Nigeria and Ghana’s fraudsters are, how they operate, and why they do it
On the African continent, Nigeria and Ghana have emerged as hubs for internet fraud. The “ Yahoo Boys ” operating in Nigeria ...
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$86m Romance scam: Thai woman arrested for allegedly assisting Nigerian syndicate
A 52-year-old Thai woman suspected of involvement in Thailand’s biggest romance scam has been arrested at Hat Yai Airport.
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Arizona ranks 5th highest in losses to romance scams
In Arizona, losses from online romance scams totaled more than $47 million in 2022 and 2023, according to data from the FBI ...
Thai woman arrested for allegedly aiding Nigerian scam ring
BANGKOK – A 52-year-old Thai woman was arrested at Hat Yai airport for allegedly aiding a Nigerian romance scam gang. Her ...
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Online romance scams: who Nigeria and Ghana’s fraudsters are, how they operate, and why they do it
Coverage of romance scams often centres on victim narratives ... In the case file study on Nigerian fraudsters, I found that many were driven by “socioeconomic needs”. My findings provide ...
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Thai woman arrested for alleged role in $184M Nigerian romance scam
A 52-year-old Thai woman was arrested at Hat Yai Airport in southern Thailand on Saturday for her alleged involvement in a ...