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Romance scams, particularly online, are a growing concern as victims like Laura Kowal and Kelly Kowal's mother have lost millions to scammers. The scams, involving sophisticated tactics and deepfake technologies, have led to significant financial losses and even mysterious deaths. Law enforcement struggles to catch these con artists, creating a legal minefield for investigators. The FBI reports substantial losses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware due to romance scams, highlighting the widespread impact of this issue.
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The CBS Investigates team has learned online romance scams are becoming all too common, and @TimMcNicholas has found some people are getting hit with a one-two punch. https://t.co/ts3JmdY05k
Romance scams ensnare thousands of Americans each year. The I-Team speaks with a former scammer to find out how it all works and why these cons are getting harder to spot! Tonight at 10:00 on #CBSNewsTexas MORE: https://t.co/KI1Ni43aTg https://t.co/dWfPgUbkhj