As online dating has become more popular, finding love has never been more accessible. However, this convenience comes with a dark side – the rise of romance scams. These scams, designed to exploit the trust and vulnerability of those seeking connection, have devastating emotional and financial consequences for their victims.
Romance scams affect thousands of people each year. In 2022 alone, nearly 70,000 individuals in the United States reported falling victim to these scams, resulting in a staggering $1.3 billion in losses, according to the Federal Trade Commission. This represents a 78% increase from 2020.
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Founder and CEO at The Writing Detective
Lindsey Chastain, founder of The Writing Detective, is an educator and writer. With over a decade of experience in academia, she has taught and designed various university-level courses, authored numerous ghostwritten books, and contributed significantly to the media industry as a Web Content Editor and Managing Editor. Her exceptional work has earned her the esteemed Sequoyah Award, as well as accolades for news coverage, in-depth reporting, column writing, sports coverage, and community leadership. She holds a BA and MA in English from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Central Oklahoma, respectively.
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