“This is really a matter of manipulation and psychological tricks,” says Tanya Wijngaarden of Fraudehelpdesk. “It’s more about the power of persuasion, people of this age may be more sensitive to that. Or, for example, people who have just divorced or are widowed.” The police, Fraud Helpdesk and Victim Support Netherlands agree that the criminals work so cleverly that anyone can become a victim. Online skills hardly play a role in these matters.
Elderly vulnerable to dating app scammers? ‘Online skills don’t play a role’
