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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

As long he is breathing, I'm not safe': romance fraud victim flees UK after jailed conman is freed

Yvonne was a victim of romance fraud, losing over £115,000, and now fears for her safety after her abuser's early release from prison.
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Woman hands 800,000 to scammers after fake Brad Pitt convinces her to divorce husband and marry him instead

Anne, a 53-year-old interior designer, disclosed that she fell in love with an AI-generated version of Brad Pitt, believing she was in a genuine relationship. She said, 'I thought he was real; I was convinced we would get married, so I left my husband and sent all my settlement money to help him.' This heartbreaking story underscores the dangers of online scams, particularly ones using AI to impersonate beloved celebrities.
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