Salzburg Man Searched for Missing Wife – Police Uncovered "Love Scam"
Der 55-Jährige fiel auf eine Betrügerin herein.
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A man from Salzburg wanted to report his wife as missing, but the police quickly discovered that it was apparently a fraud. The case turned out to be a so-called "Love Scam" – complete with an online wedding and money transfers.
A case reported as a disappearance in Salzburg on Friday has turned out to be a "Love Scam" fraud. A "concerned husband" (police) reported his wife as missing to the authorities in the city of Salzburg because he could no longer reach her.
Online Wife Disappeared: Missing Woman Was "Love Scam" Fraudster
When the report was filed, it was revealed that the 55-year-old had met the woman online two years ago but had never seen her in real life.
Salzburg. He had even married his partner through an online marriage contract, it was said. Over the course of two years, the man transferred a total of around 6,000 euros to his beloved. The police are now treating the report as a fraud case rather than a disappearance.
(APA/Red)
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