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a type of fraud that occurs when a scammer deceives someone into believing they are in a romantic relationship in order to gain financial advantage
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Romance fraud is a serious crime that involves deceiving someone into a fake romantic relationship to scam them out of money.
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Watch out for romance fraud on online dating sites, where scammers pretend to be interested in a relationship just to steal your money.
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Don't fall for that romance fraud scheme, it's just a way for scammers to take advantage of people looking for love.
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The rise of romance fraud serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of trusting strangers with your heart and your wallet.