"It's alleged that the two used an alias on dating apps to approach victims across Canada and the U.S., said a media release by Toronto police Friday. They said the accused individuals pretended to be a successful businessman" in the Greater Toronto Area and would persuade victims to loan large sums of money to assist with the business. Once money was sent, all communication was cut with victims and funds were used for personal gain, said police."
"Investigators believe the man and woman scammed victims out of $250,000 and that there may be more victims, said Toronto police on social media. The man is facing two charges, including fraud exceeding $5,000, and the woman with one charge of possession of property obtained through crime exceeding $5,000. The two accused are due to be in court on March 9."
"Romance scams are not about poor judgment. They are highly organized, deliberate frauds that rely on social engineering and play on emotion, they said. Toronto police urged residents to be mindful of the following signs in a potential scam relationship: A relationship that escalates quickly, but doesn't want to meet in-person. Claims of wealth or business success, along with financial problems. Requests for money for shipping fees, investments, custom issues or emergency expenses. Requests to send money by bank draft, wire transfer, cryptocurrency or to"
Two Mississauga residents, a 36-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were arrested after an investigation into a romance scam. Investigators allege they used aliases on dating apps to approach victims across Canada and the U.S., posing as a successful Greater Toronto Area businessman who asked for large loans to assist with business needs. Once money was sent, communication ceased and funds were used for personal gain. Investigators estimate victims lost about $250,000 and believe there may be more victims. Charges include fraud exceeding $5,000 against the man and possession of property obtained through crime exceeding $5,000 against the woman.
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