Salzburg Man Searched for Missing Wife – Police Uncovered "Love Scam"

A case reported as a disappearance in Salzburg on Friday has turned out to be a "Love Scam" fraud. A "concerned husband" (police) reported his wife as missing to the authorities in the city of Salzburg because he could no longer reach her.

Online Wife Disappeared: Missing Woman Was "Love Scam" Fraudster

When the report was filed, it was revealed that the 55-year-old had met the woman online two years ago but had never seen her in real life.

Salzburg. He had even married his partner through an online marriage contract, it was said. Over the course of two years, the man transferred a total of around 6,000 euros to his beloved. The police are now treating the report as a fraud case rather than a disappearance.

(APA/Red)

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