Technology|WrittenByLAPost
In today’s digital age, online romance scams have emerged as one of the most insidious and traumatic forms of fraud. In this horrifying reality, ruthless predators lurk behind carefully curated fake profiles, spinning intricate webs of lies and fiction to exploit the lonely, the vulnerable, and the heartbroken. The devastating impact and merciless psychological torment inflicted by these cruel deceptions is laid bare in the grim case of Laura Kowal, a 57-year-old widow who fell prey to an elaborate $1.5 million romance fraud scheme perpetrated through the popular dating app Match.com. Like countless others who have sought human connection and
May 13, 2024