Officers say the true extent is unknown as many victims are too embarrassed to come forward.
By Greig WatsonRomance scams involving fake celebrity profiles, including James Martin and singer Gary Barlow, have seen people lose thousands, police have said.
Nottinghamshire Police said they had 23 reports of romance scams in two months and the true figure was likely higher.A scammer posing as singer Gary Barlow tried to blackmail one woman, police said Another case involved a vulnerable woman who was conned into purchasing and transferring Steam Gift Cards after believing she had been talking to Il Divo singer Urs Bühler for two months.
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