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Long-Term Romance Scam Costs Hanover Resident $117K

A Hanover resident lost $117,000 in a long-term romance scam. Police warn these cases are rising and urge residents to know the warning signs.

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The Owen Sound Current
Oct 02, 2025
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Hanover Police are investigating a long-running romance scam that has cost a local resident approximately $117,000 since 2021.

Police say the victim was targeted through an online relationship that grew over time, eventually leading to requests for money under false pretenses. The scam continued for several years before b…

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