Actor Impersonation Romance Scam: "I Deposited Tens of Millions of Won"

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A whistleblower claims, "I dated a famous actor for nearly a year, but after sending tens of million won, I haven't been able to get it back." The informant, a woman in her 30s, believed the person was truly that actor and even canceled her savings accounts to send the money. Wasn't there a way to spot the scam beforehand? We examine the methods and precautions of romance scams.

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