How to tell if your online date is a scam artist, according to a former con-man - and why a video call isn't enough to know someone is real

Daily Mail - Oct 19, 2026

Prolific criminals like the 'Tinder Swindler' have tricked victims into giving away hundreds of thousands of pounds, and experts warn that AI has given shameless fraudsters more tools.

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