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This week is NFIB national romance fraud campaign running this week 29th September. Attached below are some posters with information on romance fraud. Please make sure to share this with those which may be more vulnerable to falling foul of fraudsters and share to social media to raise awareness to others.

How it Happens:

Romance fraudsters are experts at manipulating their victims.

They will usually:

1. Create a story that sounds believable and start the relationship in a normal way

2. Gain your trust over time

3. Invent a problem or situation where you may feel like you want to send money or gifts to help them

4. Isolate you from friends or family

Support

1. If you're a victim of fraud, you can get help and advice from Victim Support. Or call their 24/7 Support line on 0808 168 9111. You can contact them whether you reported the fraud to the police or not.

2. For support available in your area, visit Victim and Witness Information.

3.  If you're a friend or family member of a potential victim, the Online Dating & Discovery Association has tips on how to support.

Reporting

1. It's important to remember that romance fraud is never the victim’s fault.

2. If you, or someone you know, is a victim of romance fraud, you can report it.

3.  Or you can report anonymously via the Crimestoppers website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Crime Prevention- Romance fraud | Kent Police

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