‘Lonely hearts’ exploited: Love scams prey on elderly women, causing RM45.9m in losses in 2024; Facebook, WhatsApp apps of choice to find victims

[Malay Mail] - 01/10/2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — Elderly lonely women aged 61 and above were the highest demographic deceived by love scam syndica...



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