从2024年10月到2025年10月, Cumbria在浪漫骗局中损失了630,000英镑, 主要是通过约会网站和社交媒体针对50-79岁成年人。
Cumbria saw over £630,000 lost to romance scams between Oct 2024 and Oct 2025, mostly targeting adults 50–79 via dating sites and social media.
Cumbria当局警告说,2024年10月至2025年10月期间,浪漫欺诈损失了630,000多英镑,其中74起案件主要涉及50至79岁的成年人。
Cumbria authorities warn that over £630,000 was lost to romance fraud from October 2024 to October 2025, with 74 cases involving mostly adults aged 50 to 79.
Scammers利用在线约会网站和社交媒体建立信任,然后才要求金钱、加密货币、礼品卡或投资。
Scammers used online dating sites and social media to build trust before requesting money, cryptocurrency, gift cards, or investments.
官员敦促公众避免将钱寄到线上, 如果有压力要保守关系秘密, 就与受信任的人交谈,
Officials urge the public to avoid sending money to online contacts, speak with trusted people if pressured to keep relationships secret, and report scams via Report Fraud or Crimestoppers, which offers anonymous tips to help prevent further harm.