Romance scams surge with sharp increase among Gen Z victims

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 12:42 · Archive

Reports of romance scams have increased significantly, with particularly high numbers among younger adults.

Romance scam reports have jumped year-on-year, according to Lloyds figures, with a particularly big increase among Gen Z victims. Younger adults typically meet fraudsters on dating apps and social media, though older victims tend to lose more money per incident.

How it is being reported

• Romance scams on the rise with huge surge in Gen Z victims as age warning issuedThe Mirror · 25 Sept, 10:26
• Romance scam reports have jumped with a surge in Gen Z victims – Lloyds figuresEvening Standard · 25 Sept, 00:01

In this story: Lloyds · Gen Z

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