https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-says-americans-lost-547-million-to-romance-scams-in-2021/

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said that Americans reported record high losses of $547 million to romance scams in 2021, up almost 80% compared to 2020 and over six times compared to losses reported in 2017.

Financial losses stemming from romance scams have skyrocketed during recent years, with a total of $1.3 billion lost over the past five years.