The Fake Love Trap

<p><strong>The Fake Love Trap: How Romance Scammers Reel You In - From Friend Requests to Private Message Apps</strong></p><p>By Miranda Wheeler</p><p>She thought she had found true love. Instead she walked into a well-planned digital ambush.</p><p>When Sarah connected with Mark a charming soldier stationed overseas the relationship felt magical. But soon came the urgent requests-for money for medical emergencies for help with a plane ticket. Before long Sarah's heart-and her bank account-were shattered. She had fallen victim to an online romance scam. And she wasn't alone.</p><p>Every year millions are deceived through Facebook WhatsApp dating apps and social platforms by scammers who exploit the universal desire for love and connection. <em>The Fake Love Trap</em> is a revealing empathetic and practical guide written by a survivor-turned-author who knows this world all too well. Miranda Wheeler exposes the emotional manipulation deceptive tactics and financial schemes used by modern-day romance fraudsters.</p><p>This book is not just a collection of cautionary tales-it's an empowering toolkit. Through real-life stories expert insights and hands-on strategies readers will learn:</p><ul><li>How to spot red flags before it's too late</li><li>Why scammers use roles like military officer or oil rig worker to build false credibility</li><li>How psychological tactics like love bombing guilt trips and urgency are used to trap victims</li><li>Why WhatsApp is a favorite tool for scammers-and what you need to watch for</li><li>How to use reverse image search digital footprint analysis and verification apps to protect yourself</li><li>What to do if you've been scammed-emotionally financially and legally</li></ul><p>Whether you're dating online or simply chatting on social media this book equips you with the awareness and tools to stay safe protect your heart and build real authentic relationships.</p><p>If you've ever wondered Could this happen to me?-you need this book. <em>The Fake Love Trap</em> is your warning your guide and your armor.</p>