You'd think that only a tiny number of people would continue to fall for these ruses. But still people are duped, and in every greater numbers -- at least in Western Australia:
The Department of Commerce's annual report has revealed that 200 West Australians fell victim to romance scams in 2013-14, losing a total of $10.4 million - a 75 per cent increase on the $5.9 million lost in 2012-13.
Just goes to show how deep and powerful the desire to find a mate actually is, and how gullible people can be when these emotions are driving them.