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Love is a scam. No, really: romance scams have skyrocketed in the past few years and are now the most common kind of consumer fraud — and the most costly, according to a report released this week by the Federal Trade Commission.

These predatory schemes often unfold online, on dating sites and social media alike, with the fraudster going to great lengths to connect with someone to extract money from them. Scammers will make fake profiles, concoct elaborate backstories or even impersonate real people to appear more convincing.

But the damage extends far beyond financial loss. The FTC received 21, reports of romance scams inup from about 13, reports the year. Older people are more likely to be targeted in romance scams and also report greater financial losses. Victims between the ages of 40 and 69 lose money at double the rate of younger ones. Some scams stretch over months or even years, making the betrayals emotionally devastating as well as financially.

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Even after the hoaxes are exposed, victims must grapple with the loss of a relationship they thought was real and the shame of having been manipulated. A few years after her husband died of cancer, the woman said, she ed e-Harmony and after a few months met a man online who claimed to be a successful engineer in Beverly Hills.

In lengthy s, the man unfurled his tragic history. Crippled by shame, she considered ending her life.

Although the thrill and fervor of a romantic entanglement can blind victims to warning s, common red flags may be able to save people from heartbreak. To guard against scams, the FBI recommends taking it slow with online romances and asking lots of questions. If someone is concerned about a possible scam, the FBI recommends ceasing contact and reporting the issue to its Internet Crime Complaint Center. An has been sent to with a link to confirm list up.

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