# @wmar2news on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CaAQBD9NtE6
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/13833367-wmar2news-instagram
- **Posted:** 2022-02-15T16:04:41.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** WMAR-2 News (@WMAR2News) — https://gondola.cc/WMAR2News

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BALTIMORE — This week, love is on the minds of many, but not everyone is just after a companion.⁠
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In the last year, Americans have reported losing a record $547 million to romance scams with the median individual loss at $2,400.⁠
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These scams are emotionally and financially devastating. And there’s a new kind of scheme that’s been circulating in Maryland.⁠
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The texts come from unknown numbers, but the sender claims to have a connection.⁠
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“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.⁠
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Roussell politely responded they have the wrong number.⁠
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“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.⁠
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Click the link in our bio to watch the full video.⁠
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