Emotional Manipulation: $29,000 Fraud in Relationship Scam
A recent case involved a married woman who defrauded her ex-lover of $29,000 by falsely claiming that the money was needed for the maintenance of a non-existent child.
This type of scam highlights the emotional manipulation tactics used by fraudsters, often capitalizing on the trust and vulnerability of their victims.
Romance and personal relationship scams, like this one, are increasingly common.
Scammers build emotional connections, sometimes involving fabricated children or emergencies, to extract money.
In this case, the woman fabricated the story of a child to continue receiving financial support, even though the child did not exist​.
Such incidents emphasize the importance of verifying claims before providing financial assistance, even in personal relationships.