US report details extent of 'devastating' dating-app scams

A new report by the US Congress has revealed the extent of dating app scams, which have been described as 'devastating' for victims. The report found that between 2017 and 2022, over 1,000 Americans lost a total of $143 million to romance scams on dating apps. The average victim lost around $145,000, with some individuals losing upwards of $1 million. The report also highlighted the difficulty in tracking down scammers, with only 4% of reported cases resulting in an arrest. The most common scam tactics involved pretending to be in the military or having a serious medical condition.