Who is most vulnerable to romance fraud?

The Online Dating Association in the UK reported that around 2. 3 million British citizens used dating apps during the lockdown. Cyber criminals have taken advantage of this to scam people. A total of $26 million is believed to have been lost in bank transfer fraud. The average loss per victim is around $ 11,000. According to data from a UK bank, people aged 55 to 64 are the most vulnerable to romance fraud. Pauline Smith, a fraud expert, said: " Any online platform that allows you to connect with and talk to other people could be targeted by romance fraudsters, so it’s important to remain vigilant. " She urged extreme caution if an online love interest requests money for things like medical care.