How to Avoid Losing Your Life’s Savings to a “Tinder Swindler”
“But love is blind, and lovers cannot see” (Shakespeare)
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Even if you haven’t yet watched the hit Netflix film “The Tinder Swindler”, you will know of the huge problem worldwide of swindlers using dating apps and social media to part victims from substantial amounts of money.
Hearts are broken, lives ruined, life’s savings lost, huge and unrepayable debts incurred. It’s easy to think “I would never fall for that” but the reality is that everyone is vulnerable - these “romantic fraud” swindlers are masters at using powerful social engineering techniques to identify suitable victims, draw them in, and fleece them of everything.
Norton Security provide a wealth of information to help you navigate these shark-infested waters safely in their article “Tell-tale signs your online date may be an online fraud” here. Read also the National News article “'The Tinder Swindler': how to protect your life savings when looking for love” here.
If you aren’t sure that your online Prince (or Princess) Charming is 100% legitimate, ask someone you trust for objective advice before you find yourself in a hole you can’t escape from. And if you do find yourself one of the many victims, call in professional advice – the sooner you do, the quicker you can start extracting yourself from your nightmare situation.
Provided by Vaal Triangle Insurance
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