Greater Mancunians who are looking for love have been issued a warning following a spate of romance fraud cases. Five cases were reported across the region last week, Greater Manchester Police says.
Romance scams take place when criminals try to build the trust of their unsuspecting victims and convince them they are in a genuine relationship - before duping them into sending money. It's a problem which has cost victims millions of pounds in recent years.
Figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats and reported by The Mancunian Way this Valentine's Day suggest 836 people fell victim to romance scams in Greater Manchester from 2019 to 2022, with the amount of money lost totalling £7.7 million. Following the latest wave of incidents, GMP is urging residents to be vigilant.
