In 2023, California saw the highest financial losses from romance scams among all U.S. states. Individuals in this state lost over 126 million U.S. dollars during the measured year. Texas ranked second, with around 52 million U.S. dollars of losses in romance scams, while Florida followed, with reported losses of approximately 51 million U.S. dollars.
U.S. states with highest financial losses through romance scams in 2023
(in million U.S. dollars)
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