Lee Burton

Surge in reports among boys and men

Ever been a victim of a scam ad on Facebook or Instagram?

With more and more of us turning to dating sites and apps to find romance, it is inevitable that scammers will also find their way onto them, looking to make money from pulling at your heartstrings when you may be making yourself vulnerable by being open to letting someone new into your life. The person at the other end may seem charming, interesting, and fully engaged with what you are saying, but beware - it could be an elaborate plan to get you to send money to them as part of a sob story....