A Korean man in his 50s lost more than 100 million won ($73,500) after falling victim to a romance scam that leveraged cryptocurrency investments. The scheme began when the man met a woman claiming to be Japanese through a dating app in April, leading to 46 days of daily conversations that convinced him their relationship was real, according to a report from a local media outlet. Believing they were planning a future together, the woman persuaded him to invest in a cryptocurrency exchange she recommended, claiming the funds were needed to prepare for their marriage. Fear of Losing ‘Bride’ Drove Korean Man into Scam: ... (full story)