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How scammers use dating apps to steal your money

Popkin
Apr 16, 2025
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This video from Wired is a warning about how scammers target people on dating apps. The video interviews a woman who lost 300k after being targeted by a cryptocurrency scammer who she met online. After gaining her trust, he stole her money and then tried to get more. The scariest part of this video is the way it…

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