How a B.C. woman lost nearly $1M to a romance scam, and the tragic consequences that followed
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
A romance scam lost a woman almost $1 million because of an “invisible man named Ryan.” Continue reading
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‘Dirty John’-style romance scams cost Canadians millions, police say
Simon Sherry, a clinical psychologist and professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, says “Dirty John” scams are often pulled off by people with “a very dark constellation of traits.” Continue reading
‘Everything he said to me was a lie’: Duped Canadian women go after alleged con man
Marcel Andre Vautour’s suspected victims say he targets busy career women between the ages of 45 and 50, leaving a trail of broken hearts and empty bank accounts across the country. Continue reading
11 romance scams in Edmonton led to $1.1M lost to fraudsters in 2018
In 2018, Edmonton police investigated 11 incidents of romance scams, in which $1,115,219 was reportedly conned out of victims. Continue reading
Southern Ontario woman out $7K after alleged online romance scam
Investigators say the woman met a man through an online dating site and sent him money when he claimed to need cash for his daughter’s medical bills. Continue reading
Police share safety tips to prevent online romance scams this Valentine’s Day
Officers warn that those looking for love online should be aware that romance scams often begin on social media or online dating sites. Continue reading
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Romance scam costs Ontario senior $140K
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
In 2017, romance scams cost Canadians an estimated $17 million. Police and consumer agencies say it’s the second-highest money-maker for online scammers. Continue reading
‘It’s been hell’: How fraudsters use handsome soldiers to prey on lonely hearts over the holidays
Military romance scammers stole $347,000 using Bryan Denny’s face. Now, the former U.S. soldier is fighting back against his ‘evil’ online clones. Continue reading
Hamilton man arrested in so-called ‘romance scam’
A Hamilton man was arrested for allegedly scamming a victim over a 16-month online courtship. Continue reading
Peterborough woman loses $187,000 in ‘romance’ scam, police say
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A Peterborough woman lost $187,000 to the so-called romance scam. Peterborough police have investigated five such scams this year. Continue reading