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Every Rose Has It's Thorn

Wednesday, 14 February 2024 10:26

Fraudsters are taking advantage of the increasing popularity of dating apps.

Gardaí in the midlands are warning the public to be on the look out for romance scams.

More than €7 million has been stolen from the victims of romance-fraud in the past five years.

The highest reported loss by a woman in Ireland was over €450,000 stolen in 18 transactions, while one man had more than €380,000 taken.

Crime Prevention Officer for Laois and Offaly, Sergeant Graham Kavanagh, says it's not just an issue in Dublin:

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