Americans Conned Out Of $201 Million In Online Romance Scams In 2019

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According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans were scammed out of $201 million in online dating schemes last year, a 40% increase from 2018, with the average victim losing $2,600 and victims over 70 losing closer to $10,000. What do you think?

“Yeah, but that stat doesn’t account for the times the scammers accidentally fall in love with their victims.”

Curt Nieves • Elbow Patch Tailor

“In a way, isn’t true love the biggest scam of all?”

Luanne Craddock • Motivational Lawyer

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“Easiest $200 million I’ve ever made.”

Truman Osteen • Unemployed