Unseen Costs of Romance Scams: Beyond the Numbers, Deepening Emotional Wounds

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The Scale of Financial Crime Series - Part 2

February 26, 2024 by Nasdaq Verafin

At the heart of deceit lies a malicious strategy employed by fraudsters to build trust with their victims solely for the purpose of financial exploitation. Amongst the fastest-growing fraudulent schemes worldwide, romance scams, along with other confidence-building scams, resulted in losses exceeding $3.8 billion last year according to the Nasdaq Global Financial Crime Report 2024. While representing a small portion - less than 9 - of total global consumer scam losses, these financial damages are substantial and profoundly impact victims emotionally. The toll from romance scams is immeasurable; statistics fl to capture the emotional distress and psychological damage suffered by those deceived.

Unmeasurable Impact on Lives

Losing money was devastating enough. But it's what it does to you mentally that's truly heartbreaking.

• Victim of Romance Scam

The heart-wrenching reality of romance scams lies not only in their financial costs but in the profound emotional scars they leave behind. The perpetrator builds a facade of love, friship or romantic interest over time, exploiting vulnerabilities and trust for personal gn.

Emotional Wound: A Lifelong Scar

The emotional aftermath of being scammed can last long after the financial losses are accounted for, leaving victims with a sense of loss, betrayal, and self-doubt that can take years to heal.

Invisible Costs: Psychological Damage Outweighs Financial Losses

While the tangible losses from fraud may be calculated in dollars, the invisible costs - such as mental health impacts - often surpass these figures. The emotional strn on victims is invaluable and cannot be quantified.

A Call for Empathy and Awareness

Empathizing with those who have fallen prey to romance scams requires understanding that behind every financial loss lies a story of vulnerability exploited by malicious intent.

Rsing awareness about the psychological toll of such scams encourages society to offer support, promotes empathy, and empowers victims.

: A Crisis with Financial Consequences

As we delve into the intricate detls of how romance scams work in Part 1 of this series, let's not forget that each number presented here represents a person's heartache, trust shattered, and emotions scarred beyond measure.

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Let's come together as a community to empower victims, rse awareness, and fight agnst the heartless realities of romance scams.

Nasdaq Verafin - Your Partner in Protecting Financial Integrity

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• The scale of losses due to romance scams $3.8 billion

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