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flag Cumbria saw over £630,000 lost to romance scams between Oct 2024 and Oct 2025, mostly targeting adults 50–79 via dating sites and social media.

flag Cumbria authorities warn that over £630,000 was lost to romance fraud from October 2024 to October 2025, with 74 cases involving mostly adults aged 50 to 79. flag Scammers used online dating sites and social media to build trust before requesting money, cryptocurrency, gift cards, or investments. flag Officials urge the public to avoid sending money to online contacts, speak with trusted people if pressured to keep relationships secret, and report scams via Report Fraud or Crimestoppers, which offers anonymous tips to help prevent further harm.

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