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According to KNSD, she spent two years sending money through bitcoin, gift cards, and wire transfers, believing she was helping someone she cared for.
Romance scams are one of the most common types of online fraud schemes, especially targeting older Americans. In 2023, the FBI reported that victims lost over $650 million to such scams, with individuals over 60 suffering the most significant losses, totaling $3.4 billion. Scammers often pose as celebrities or romantic interests to exploit victims' emotions and financial trust.
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For Goodson, the scam not only drained her savings but left her emotionally devastated. “That’s the lowest I’ve ever been,” she told KNSD, describing her current struggle to survive. Similarly, Kate Kleinert, another victim, shared how she lost $39,000 and the emotional connection she believed she had with her scammer.
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