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Description
A scammer has invited you to connect on Instagram, subsequently directing you to WhatsApp for further discussions. He then attempted to establish a romantic relationship with you and urged you to invest in order to earn additional income. One thing led to another, and I invested $500.00 in Ria. He then requested that I invest more money, which I declined to do. Following this, i ofund he changed his IG name and never respond to my messages on WhatsApp.
Dollars Lost
$500
Targeted Person's Location
MA, USA - 01226
Scam Type
Romance
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Business name
Ria Currency Exchange
Date Reported
December 31, 2025
Scam ID
1147564
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