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Romance Fraud

Dr Elisabeth Carter talks to Michael about the language used by fraudsters who fake romantic relationships online for monetary gain.

Dr Elisabeth Carter talks to Michael about the language used by fraudsters who fake romantic relationships online for monetary gain
Producer Sally Heaven

Further information and help.

Action Fraud provide a central point of contact for information about fraud and financially motivated internet crime.
Phone: 0300 123 2040 www.actionfraud.police.uk

Victim Support provides emotional and practical help to victims or witnesses of any crime, whether or not it has been reported to the police.
Phone: 0808 16 89 111 (24/7) www.victimsupport.org.uk

Victim Support NI offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Northern Ireland.
Phone: 028 9024 3133 www.victimsupportni.com

Victim Support Scotland offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Scotland.
Phone: 0800 160 1985 (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm). www.victimsupportsco.org.uk

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