Despite the umpteen warnings and thousands of tragic stories, more and more Australians are being duped by get rich quick schemes and love scams.
Australian police estimate two million dollars leaves Australia every week, never to return, as part of a scam. And that’s just the money they know about.
For one 67 year old grandmother from Western Australia, an online friendship has cost much more than her life’s savings.
Jette Jacobs flew to South Africa believing she was starting a new relationship with 28 year old Jesse Omokoh, but just days after meeting him, Jette was found dead in her apartment.
In this video, the story is told up until how the Australian police partner with Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Nigerian Police to bring the criminals to justice.