INFOSECURITY MAG – Romance scams in the UK rose 20% in Q1 2025, driven by the growing use of dating apps, according to Barclays. Average victim losses hit £8K, rising to £19K for those aged 61+. Men made up 60% of the victims. 12% of UK adults have been targeted or know someone who has. 76% of consumers want tech companies to do more to stop scams. Experts urge stronger identity checks and better fraud detection by both platforms and banks.
by James Coker
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