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Reformed 'romance scammer' gives tips on how to avoid being a victim

Romance scams have climbed to record highs in recent years. In North Carolina, 539 victims lost $17.3 million to romance scams in 2021. That's an average loss of $32,194 per victim.
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Romance scams have climbed to record highs in recent years. In North Carolina, 539 victims lost $17.3 million to romance scams in 2021. That's an average loss of $32,194 per victim.

Reporter : Keely Arthur
Photographer : Richard Adkins
Producer : Pritchard Strong
Web Editor : Heather Leah
Posted 2023-02-14T20:43:04-0500 - Updated 2023-02-14T20:43:04-0500