Facebook Dating scam costs person $160,000, police say

By CNN Newsource

Published September 27, 2023 12:48 pm

By Jonathan Ayestas

ROSEVILLE, California (KCRA) — While dating scams are not uncommon, Roseville police said someone reported losing $160,000 through Facebook’s dating service.

A police report showed the fraud happened from June 1 through Sept. 9. A person contacted the victim and began asking for funds to be transferred to them.

Throughout the span of their being in contact, the victim told officers they transferred $160,000 the the mystery profile, the report states.

Details were not released if there is any suspect information.

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