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Online romance scams resurface

Police warn internet users to be careful

Police are warning of a re-emergence of 'romance scams' on the Island.

Inspector Gavin Callow says victims are lured by people pretending to like them online who then seek financial assistance.

He adds there was a recent case in the Island where a member of the public was duped by someone claiming to be a singer asking for money:

 

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