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Romance Scams; How to avoid falling victim

Nobody likes to think they could be taken advantage of, especially when it comes to online dating. Unfortunately, Nigerian romance scams are too common on popular dating apps and websites. These scams often involve someone claiming to be from Nigeria attempting to gain your trust to get money or personal information out of you. Nigerian romance scammers typically create profiles on popular dating sites using stolen photos and false information. They then contact potential victims using friendly but generic language. Over time, the conversations become more intimate and personal as the scammer builds trust with their target. Eventually, the scammer will ask for money or gifts, often claiming it is for an emergency or medical procedure. Once they have received the money, they disappear without a trace. One of the most important steps to avoiding a Nigerian romance scam is recognizing red flags early on in your interactions with someone online. Some common warning signs include:.

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Nigerians are becoming well-known for their involvement in dating or romance scams. Scammers prey on those looking for love connections, generally through dating websites, apps, or social media, by posing as potential partners. They use emotional manipulation to persuade them to provide money, gifts, or personal information. According to CNN , federal authorities have charged ten people in Oklahoma, New York, California, and Texas with conspiring to launder money obtained through a romance scam targeting women nationwide. Five of the individuals charged were arrested in Norman, Oklahoma; one was arrested in Brooklyn, New York; and one was arrested in Long Beach, California. Three of the suspects escaped.

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Justice C. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced one Solomon Martins to one year imprisonment for romance scam. Following his guilty plea, prosecution counsel, A. Suleiman, told the court that the defendant was arrested sometime in February , following credible intelligence received by the Commission on the activities of some internet fraudsters operating at the Lekki axis of Lagos.

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Reformed 'romance scammer' from Nigeria shares how to avoid being a victim

An internet romance scam took an unexpected turn, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani. When Maria Grette first discovered that the year-old Danish man with whom she had fallen in love was actually a year-old Nigerian "" internet scammer, the year-old Swede was distraught. But, soon, her feelings changed. She became consumed with what she describes as "a profound need to make a difference to the people of Nigeria".

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