Liebesbetrüger erbeuten rund 40.000 Euro
German reports describe two women losing approximately €40,000 to a new boyfriend and supposed pediatrician seeking financial support. The shared amount is an aggregate, not per person.
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| Jan 2025 | 263 | 591 | 44.5% |
| Feb 2025 | 405 | 1,629 | 24.9% |
| Mar 2025 | 291 | 561 | 51.9% |
| Apr 2025 | 121 | 390 | 31.0% |
| May 2025 | 113 | 398 | 28.4% |
| Jun 2025 | 82 | 209 | 39.2% |
| Jul 2025 | 132 | 522 | 25.3% |
| Aug 2025 | 129 | 447 | 28.9% |
| Sep 2025 | 161 | 613 | 26.3% |
| Oct 2025 | 128 | 483 | 26.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 118 | 392 | 30.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 91 | 333 | 27.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 523 | 530 | 98.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 1,101 | 1,106 | 99.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 358 | 360 | 99.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 485 | 491 | 98.8% |
| May 2026 | 779 | 785 | 99.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 594 | 842 | 70.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 658 | 1,143 | 57.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 272 | 640 | 42.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 147 | 638 | 23.0% |
| Oct 2026 | 8 | 30 | 26.7% |
6,854 matching media records
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Experts warn of surge in romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day - ATV Today
A warning or advice item concerns romantic deception. Seasonal increases and survey-based targeting claims are attributed, not measurements of all victimization or prevention effectiveness.
Prevention & supportPolice arrest 24-year-old over N48.5m romance scam in Lagos - The Nation Newspaper
Police report arresting a 24-year-old in an alleged N48m–N48.5m romance-fraud matter. Rounded amounts are not additional losses and arrest does not establish guilt.
Reported case网恋女友"离世"，有遗产指定给男友……香港破获新型"杀猪盘"，314人被骗4400万港元，有人还被骗两次
Hong Kong reporting describes 314 people and HK$44m in a false-online-girlfriend inheritance scheme, including repeated deception. The claimed death and suicidal thoughts belong to the scam script, not established harms.
Reported caseLiebesbetrüger erbeuten rund 40.000 Euro
German reports describe roughly €40,000 obtained from two women in the Freudenstadt area. The short versions do not identify each victim or establish individual sums.
Reported caseBOC, BI warn public vs love scams
A warning or advice item discusses romantic deception. Claims of growth or targeting are attributed and do not establish prevalence or evaluated prevention effectiveness.
Prevention & supportProtect your heart and your money this Valentine’s Day
A warning or advice item concerns romantic deception. Seasonal increases and survey-based targeting claims are attributed, not measurements of all victimization or prevention effectiveness.
Prevention & supportZwei Frauen, zwei Betrügereien, hoher Schaden
A Wolfsberg man reports a five-figure loss after two online female contacts requested money under different pretexts. Two personas do not establish two separate offenders.
Reported caseKärntner von "US-Veteranin" und "Schweizerin" abgezockt | Heute.at
A Carinthian man reportedly loses thousands through online contacts using false identities and emergency stories. Claimed American and Swiss identities are not verified nationalities or operation locations.
Reported caseCum a păcălit un fals prinț moștenitor al Dubaiului o femeie de afaceri din România cu 2,5 milioane de dolari. A durat doi ani
OCCRP-based Romanian coverage describes a businesswoman reportedly losing $2.5m over two years to a false Dubai crown prince. The allegation is not an adjudicated finding.
Reported caseConsumer Alert: How to recognize a romance scam
New York advice cites $25m in 2024 losses and claims older adults are targeted for wealth. The excerpt supplies no denominator for age-specific risk.
Prevention & supportFBI warns of surge in romance scams, losses near $11 million locally
FBI coverage cites nearly $11m locally and a 39% increase in overall victims in Northeast Florida. The excerpt does not establish whether both metrics share the same category and period.
Research & trendsFrau verliert 165.000 Euro: Liebesbetrüger vom Landgericht Hannover verurteilt
Hanover’s regional court reportedly sentences a 35-year-old after false romantic promises led a woman to lose €165,000. The excerpt does not specify the sentence length.
Reported casePolice arrest 24-year-old at Lagos airport over alleged N48.5m romance scam
Police report a 24-year-old arrested at Murtala Muhammed airport while boarding for Asaba in an alleged N48.5m romance-fraud case. Travel plans are not victim geography.
Reported case网恋女友"离世"与虚拟货币洗钱：香港警方捣毁精密诈骗网络
Hong Kong police reporting places an eleven-person romance/laundering operation within a larger 682-arrest crackdown. The 580 offences and HK$620m broader total must not all be assigned to romance fraud.
Reported casePolice arrest 24-year-old over N48.5m romance fraud in Lagos
Police report arresting a 24-year-old in an alleged N48m–N48.5m romance-fraud matter. Rounded amounts are not additional losses and arrest does not establish guilt.
Reported case“亲密网友”自杀离世留巨额遗产？ 香港现新型“杀猪盘”314人中招
Hong Kong coverage describes a false online partner’s death and inheritance as a scam story. The claimed suicide is a pretext, not an established death or victim harm.
Reported casePOLICE COLUMN: Detective Chief Inspector Laura White
A Police Scotland column identifies romance fraud as a growing concern. The excerpt does not supply a measured rate.
Prevention & supportPNP pinaigting ang kampanay laban sa mga AI love scam
Coverage discusses AI-assisted romantic deception and awareness activity. Claimed sophistication is not an evaluated effect; proposed training or equipment upgrades are not completed outcomes.
Prevention & supportLiebesbetrüger erbeuten rund 40.000 Euro
German reports describe two women losing approximately €40,000 to a new boyfriend and supposed pediatrician seeking financial support. The shared amount is an aggregate, not per person.
Reported caseWolfsberg: Liebesbetrug im Internet | Regionews.at
A Wolfsberg headline reports online romantic fraud. The generic news-site description supplies no amount, identities or procedural details.
Reported case韓国の男性を装う人物から投資話 SNS型ロマンス詐欺、佐賀県内の60代女性が1200万円被害 | 事件・事故 | 佐賀県のニュース | 佐賀新聞
Karatsu police report a Saga woman losing about ¥12m after a persona claiming to be a Korean man proposed investing for their future. The claimed nationality is not verified.
Reported case詐欺被害回復うたう広告に名義貸し 市川の弁護士に業務停止2カ月：東京新聞デジタル
A Chiba bar-association notice reports a two-month suspension involving a lawyer’s name in recovery advertising for romance and crypto fraud. Promised recovery is not money actually recovered.
Reported caseLe foto rubate il finto legame e la richiesta di migliaia di euro | ecco come funziona la truffa del Romance Scam
A warning or advice item discusses romantic deception. Claims of growth or targeting are attributed and do not establish prevalence or evaluated prevention effectiveness.
Prevention & supportLiebesbetrüger erbeuten rund 40.000 Euro
German reports describe two women losing approximately €40,000 to a new boyfriend and supposed pediatrician seeking financial support. The shared amount is an aggregate, not per person.
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