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One in every 7 adults has lost money to a romance scam.
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50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
10/20/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 1/18/2027
Sources
Undercover Investigation into Romance Scams: One in Seven Adults Falls Victim
youtubeNational Geographic10/20/2026
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