Caution, women! Marriage swindlers aim at the heart and wallet

Caution, women! Marriage swindlers aim at the heart and wallet

increased sensitivity to online fraud among women

In today's digital world, users are increasingly exposed to the dangers of online dating. Women in their 40s and 50s in particular are often the target of marriage swindlers. These fraudsters accelerate romantic relationships to get money. According to Lena Weilbacher from the Weissen Ring in Mainz, it is astonishing that even good -looking and intelligent women fall into such traps.

The emotional consequences of online fraud

The effects on the women concerned are enormous. "There is a deep dismay for women when they experience the truth," explains Weilbacher. Many feel cheated, are in shame and begin to doubt their ability to knowledge. The emotional suffering caused by such fraud is often not to be underestimated, since trust in interpersonal relationships is strongly shaken.

virtual encounters and the way to the money

The perpetrators act skillfully by only proposing the victim virtual meetings. "In such cases, there are usually only virtual meetings, a meeting in real life is avoided by the perpetrator," said Weilbacher. Through this tactic, the fraudsters manage to pretend to be a "Mr. Right" while looking for a way to get to women's money.

prevention and options for action

However, not everything is lost. Women who have become victims of such fraud should know that they can file a criminal complaint. "In this case, I recommend securing evidence, for example with screenshots and the archiving of news," advises the victim protector. These steps are not only important for the legal persecution of the perpetrators, but also help to restore one's own trust in one's own intuition.

conclusion: sensitization and education are crucial

This frightening trend illustrates the need for extensive awareness of online dating fraud. The company is required to clarify and provide resources in order to identify such attempts at fraud at an early stage. Women should be encouraged to be skeptical and to question their own feelings before plunging into a supposed romantic relationship.

- Nag