💔 Romance fraud: The cost of trust 💔 In 2024/25, victims lost £106 million to romance fraud - an 18% rise from the previous year. The average loss? £11,222. This crime doesn’t discriminate. It affects men and women of all ages, often after months or even years of manipulation. 🔐 Stay Safe • Never send money to someone you’ve only met online • Be wary of secrecy and rushed requests • Stay on trusted platforms • Think before you click, share or pay 📢 Let’s break the stigma. Talk about it. Repo

Romance fraud is on the rise, with losses reported to Action Fraud totalling £106 million between 2024-25. Criminals are experts at social engineering and building trust. Learn how to spot it and protect yourself: STOP: Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe. THINK: Could it be fake? It's ok to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you. FRAUD: Contact your bank immediately if you think you've b

Romance fraud devastates lives. Cecilie Fjellhøy reclaimed her voice through warning others of the dangers around romance fraud after being defrauded of £200,000 by the 'Tinder Swindler'. We are making victims’ voices heard - overseeing a fall of over 500,000 fraud offences. Watch Cecilia's full story 👉 https://youtu.be/x3YFRisn3qs?si=DH6J53MihlHbYeSy | Home Office