# 'Mum sent them £140,000': How to spot the signs a loved one is being scammed

- Published: 2026-09-29T23:09:37Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T03:51:15Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c674evx4p1x1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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Helen discovered her mum was in the grip of a romance scam - here's how she found out and broke her free.

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