Crimestoppers launched a 4 week Romance Fraud campaign targeting Birmingham and Nottinghamshire in the Midlands, with the aim of raising awareness about the increasing prevalence of online dating scams. The campaign, one of the Midlands Fraud Forum's initiatives, focused on educating the public about the tactics used by fraudsters, such as building emotional connections in order to manipulate victims into sending money or personal information.

Key elements of the activity included social media outreach, informative leaflets, and events to discuss potential warning signs and protective measures. The campaign emphasised the importance of reporting suspicious activity and encouraged those who felt they had been scammed to get support. Overall, the initiative sought to empower individuals to recognise and avoid romance scams, thereby reducing financial losses and emotional distress in the community.

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