datingscams on the rise

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Dating scams on the rise: 'A fraudster conned me out of thousands'
A 66-year-old reveals how she lost thousands to a man she met on a dating website


Hundreds of thousands of people use dating websites and apps to chat and arrange meetings. For many, the dream is that they will lead to life-changing romances and relationships.

But a growing number of fraudsters are targeting those seeking love online.

Nearly one third of daters have been approached by users for financial help, according to recent research by virus software firm Norton.

Many victims are too embarrassed to report crime. But the number of cases that are reported keep growing.