UK: months of online romance that end in transfers

After weeks of daily messages comes the first emergency: customs, a clinic, a frozen account. Banks and City of London Police now work together on these networks because losses run so high. Warning signs: Never a video call or a meeting; First money request after strong emotional bonding; Payment by transfer, vouchers or crypto. What to do: Stop all payments, tell your bank, save the chat history and report it. Typical loss: £2,000–£100,000.