VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-24
“Romance scams, in particular, are the fastest growing, and I believe, most devastating form of financial crime out there. One in seven Americans have reported losing money to romance scams. And so, I think now is the best time to raise awareness.”
Mariana van Zeller · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-24
Van Zeller described romance scams as the fastest growing form of financial crime.
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