Losses Rise in Online Scams
April 5, 2008 by gayla
Filed under Relationships
Money lost in Internet-related crimes hit a new high last year, topping about $240 million, according to a government report showing increases in scams involving pets, check-cashing schemes and online dating. The total lost jumped $40 million, according to the report released Thursday by the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center. The report shows men lost more than women on average — $765 compared to $552 for women.
It’s really very sad that so many would or could lose so much in their pursuit of love. I guess this just goes to show that when it comes to love, people often do lose their ability to make sound decisions.
