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Romance scams have taken off in the past few years in the Western world, especially the United States. As online dating has become the primary method spouses meet one another, it has also created a billion-dollar industry of scammers seeking to exploit people looking for love. Up to 35% of profiles on popular dating apps are there to gain someone's confidence to scam them out of money. This video will discuss a few real-life situations in which this has played out, including the tragedy of Laura Kowal being scammed out of $1.5 million, and methods one can take to prevent becoming a victim.