A married Nigerian man, Charles Uchenna Nwadavid, pleaded guilty to operating a romance scam targeting women across multiple states. The victims, believing they were in committed relationships with false identities, sent him millions in aid for fabricated medical expenses. The FBI reported nearly 18,000 complaints of romance fraud in 2024, with significant losses, especially affecting individuals over 60, totaling approximately $672 million. Nwadavid’s actions are part of a larger trend of scams exploiting vulnerable individuals, particularly during and after the pandemic.
A romance scam targeted women in Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Kansas, where they sent millions to a man falsely claiming to be injured.
Charles Uchenna Nwadavid operated a romance scam that took advantage of vulnerable women, leading to approximately $672 million in losses to all age groups.
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