"Abertay University Project Combats Growing Threat of Romance Fraud"

A project conducted by researchers at Abertay University aims to combat one of the most destructive and costly types of cybercrime affecting thousands of individuals. The project involves using a tool to detect scammers who are using online dating platforms to trick people. This rising type of fraud, known as romance fraud, includes scammers luring their victims into false relationships to steal their money or personal information. Despite its rising prevalence, success has been slow in combating romance fraud, with most efforts focusing on awareness-raising initiatives that are difficult for people to implement in their own lives. In contrast, Abertay University's "Broken Hearts, Empty Accounts" project takes a technological approach, with a new program that picks up on subtle cues in online conversations and protects users from being scammed. This article continues to discuss romance fraud and the Abertay University project aimed at combating this form of cybercrime. 

Abertay University reports "Abertay University Project Combats Growing Threat of Romance Fraud"