BALTIMORE — This week, love is on the minds of many, but not everyone is just after a companion.⁠ ⁠ In the last year, Americans have reported losing a record $547 million to romance scams with the median individual loss at $2,400.⁠ ⁠ These scams are emotionally and financially devastating. And there’s a new kind of scheme that’s been circulating in Maryland.⁠ ⁠ The texts come from unknown numbers, but the sender claims to have a connection.⁠ ⁠ “Asked if I was Ivan. They said their name was Veda and that we matched on Bumble, but I’ve never had Bumble so I already knew it wasn’t me,” said Sadie Roussell.⁠ ⁠ Roussell politely responded they have the wrong number.⁠ ⁠ “Then she continued talking to me, which I already thought was weird saying like, 'Holy cow, how did I just message a random guy?' And then sent me a selfie,” said Roussell.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to watch the full video.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #instagram #scams #valentine #scammers #love #fraud #valentines #scam #valentinesday #money ...