Romance scam victim speaks out on "psychological manipulation" that cost her $2.5 million

Romance scam victim speaks out on "psychological manipulation" that cost her $2.5 million

59,842 View

Publish Date:
24 April, 2024
Category:
Romance
Video License
Standard License
Imported From:
Youtube

In this web exclusive, “Sue,” a retiree who agreed to speak with CBS News under a pseudonym, says she became a victim of a romance scammer and lost her home and nearly $2.5 million to someone she met on Match.com. She says the fraudsters used technology (including deceptive Skype calls) and “psychological manipulation” to lure her in: “People say, how can you give money to a stranger? He wasn't a stranger at that point." [Don't miss the four-part CBS News Investigation "Anything for Love."]

"CBS News Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for CBS News Sunday Morning broadcast times.

Subscribe to the "CBS News Sunday Morning" YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/CBSSundayMorning
Get more of "CBS News Sunday Morning": https://cbsnews.com/sunday-morning/
Follow "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cbssundaymorning/
Like "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Facebook: https://facebook.com/CBSSundayMorning
Follow "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBSSunday
Subscribe to our newsletter: https://cbsnews.com/newsletters/
Download the CBS News app: https://cbsnews.com/mobile/
Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8h

For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]