NCA launches nationwide romance fraud awareness campaign after 12,348 victims lost £116M between April 2025 and March 2026, equivalent to more than £13,000 every hour

With over half of victims aged 50 and above, the campaign delivers fraud prevention messages across television and social media, highlighting key warning signs such as requests for money, reluctance to video call, and attempts to move conversations to encrypted platforms. The initiative forms part of the NCA’s broader strategy to disrupt fraud networks while strengthening public awareness as a key defence against financially and emotionally devastating…