CRIMER/SCAMS
[US] Broken Lonely Victim Sends All Her Money to Romance Scammers
A 43-year-old U.S. woman, feeling lonely and defeated, sends thousands of dollars to Nigerian romance scammers despite knowing the interactions are fake, as she believes no real person would desire her. The Associated Press report highlights how victims often cling to scams due to social isolation and low self-worth.
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