The Met Police is launching a campaign to help the public identify Romance Fraud, a growing crime that targets victims through deception, emotional manipulation and financial exploitation. Last year alone, an estimated £106 million was lost to Romance Fraud. “Romance Fraud doesn’t just lead to people losing thousands of pounds - it’s also an abuse of trust which has a devasting impact on people’s confidence and sense of self-worth. “Romance fraud remains one of the most emotionally damaging and financially costly fraud types we see, and these accounts are a compelling reminder of why prevention, education, and support must remain at the heart of the national response.”World Romance Scam Prevention Day aims to drive awareness of Romance Fraud, and to highlight common tactics used by criminals to commit it. For all of the Met Police’s advice and information on dealing with Romance Fraud, please go here.