On the internet, they pose for single women as doctors, soldiers or business travelers and pretend to be in love with them. When they have secretly gained their trust, the money demands come from the love scammers. 15 of them are now arrested – and not where you would expect them.
Lonely soul exploitation is a thriving industry in African countries such as Nigeria. Men without prospects sit in internet cafes and send sweet words to women on the other side of the world via dating platforms and social media. If they bite, demands for money follow. The Spanish police have now immediately tracked down such a gang in Europe: 15 love swindlers have been arrested on the Balearic island of Mallorca. There was even an actor involved.
Source: Krone
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