NordProtect survey reveals: Americans feel shame over falling for romance scams

Romance scams don’t just break hearts — they drain bank accounts and leave victims too ashamed to speak up. To better understand this growing threat, NordProtect surveyed 2,078 Americans about their experiences with romance scams. What we found paints a troubling picture — 53% of respondents feel it’s more difficult to admit falling prey to these emotional manipulations than to talk about other types of fraud. Many victims suffer in silence after losing an average of $2,001-$4,000.

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