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flag Nearly £900,000 lost to romance scams in Northern Ireland since April 2025, with over 100 cases and one victim losing over £40,000.

flag Since April 2025, Northern Ireland has seen nearly £900,000 lost to romance scams, with over 100 cases reported, according to the PSNI. flag Victims have lost life-changing sums, including one person who lost more than £40,000, after being emotionally manipulated by fraudsters posing as romantic partners online. flag Scammers often use fake profiles, stolen images, and fabricated stories to gain trust before requesting money via transfers or gift cards. flag Police warn against sending money to anyone not met in person and urge the public to verify profiles using reverse image searches and social media checks. flag The PSNI is raising awareness ahead of Valentine’s Day, emphasizing that no real relationship should involve financial requests.

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