If you think you’d never fall for a romance scam, think again. Many romance scams can be traced back to two countries: Nigeria and Ghana. But how did West Africa become such a hub for catfishing? | BBC News Africa

Dating apps in Australia are under pressure to implement strict anti-scam standards similar to those required of banks, as users lose millions of dollars annually to romance fraud. Scammers create fake profiles using stolen photos, mirror victims' personal stories to build connection, then move conversations off dating platforms to messaging apps before requesting money through gift cards or other means. Forensic romance scam analyst Kylee Dennis argues dating platforms must be held liable since