Scammers are drawn to dating sites because they know that the people on there are looking to make a personal connection, and they can use this to their advantage. Victims have transferred thousands of pounds to scammers they met on dating sites, and it isnt always easy to get that money back.

Why do people set up fake profiles?

These accounts are used to 1) hide the identity of the individual while they send bullying or threatening messages; 2) impersonate their victim to try and damage their reputation or cause them distress or 3) trick their friends and family into connecting with a profile impersonating the victim to trick them into