A ‘sugar daddy’ scam circulating in US cost one woman RM92,000. What to watch out for


According to the Better Business Bureau, there have been numerous reports of scammers offering to be a ‘sugar momma’ or ‘sugar daddy’ – an offer that comes with a promised weekly allowance for affection in return. But it’s actually an attempt to steal money. — Photo by Yura Fresh on Unsplash

You can’t always trust who you meet online – something especially important to remember in light of a new romance scam circulating on social media and dating apps.

According to the Better Business Bureau, there have been numerous reports of scammers offering to be a “sugar momma” or “sugar daddy” – an offer that comes with a promised weekly allowance for affection in return.

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