Graham Guy falls victim to sophisticated romance scam, loses his savings
Graham Guy, a 65-year-old Australian, became a victim of a romance scam, believing he had a girlfriend he met online. He drained his savings at the behest of scammers who manipulated his loneliness, eventually being flagged by his bank while trying to launder money as a money mule. Experts warn that such scams are becoming increasingly common and sophisticated.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 07:05 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 07:10 UTC
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