Beware romance fraud

Alert message sent 15/02/2021 12:18:00

Information sent on behalf of Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Dear subscriber,

Romance fraudsters are scamming victims out of more than £7,000!

That’s according to new data from UK Finance while Action Fraud has revealed romance fraud incidents have rocketed during lockdown.

Scammers set up fake profiles to lure their victims in, promising love and happiness and building what seems to be a genuine, trusting online relationship before asking victims to help them out with financial issues or travel costs so they can visit them in person.

Remember:

Be suspicious of any requests for money from someone you have only met online
Speak to your family and friends to get a second opinion if you’re unsure
Do a reverse image search to check if someone has used a fake profile picture

Never:

Share your bank details with someone you’ve met online
Transfer money on their behalf
Take out a loan for them
Provide copies of your personal documents such as passports or driving licenses
Invest your own money on their behalf or on their advice
Purchase and send the codes on gift cards from Amazon or iTunes
Agree to receive and/or send parcels on their behalf (laptops, mobile phones etc.)

For more advice on romance fraud, visit: https://bit.ly/3rKv9IW
or contact CyberProtectCambs@cambs.pnn.police.uk

Many thanks,
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Larissa Chapman (Police, Communications officer, HQ)

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