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False Romeo's web of deceit: A love scammer's three-month ruse to swindle $165k

It took only three days before William professed his love. It happened on May 7, during the very first conversation on WhatsApp.

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Love scams have been a growing scourge across the world, especially in developed countries such as the United States and Australia.

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It took only three days before William professed his love. It happened on May 7, during the very first conversation on WhatsApp.
"I love you my queen," he said.
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