by TerranceBoyce
Sun Feb 15, 2015 11:14 am
http://www.itv.com/news/update/2015-02-14/police-online-dating-fraud-increases-by-a-third/?
14 February 2015
The figures from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau show a 33% increase in online dating fraud cases last year compared with 2013, with the cost up from £24.5 million to £34 million over the same period.
The report shows that 85% of dating scams last year stemmed from online dating websites or forums. Tony Neate, chief executive of internet awareness group Get Safe Online, said:
"What strikes me is the length of time and effort fraudsters are willing to commit to in order to take people's money and destroy their lives and confidence."
– TONY NEATE, GET SAFE ONLINE
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