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$1.4M stolen from dating app users - Are you at risk?

$1.4M stolen from dating app users - Are you at risk?

Meeting someone new on a dating app can be an exhilarating experience. The brain can sadly make bad choices when the heart is involved, especially if a potential partner seems like a great match. But scammers are now using that excitement to rip people off. Here's everything you need to know about these dangerous scams.

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