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    PUBLISHED: JANUARY 05, 2025 In an era where we can order a four-course meal, buy a car, and find a soulmate all from the comfort of our pajamas, the digital world has opened doors we never knew existed. But as the saying goes, where there is light, there is shadow. While millions find genuine connection online, a growing epidemic of love scams has turned the quest for companionship into a hunting ground for sophisticated criminals.

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