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How To Stop Your Elderly Dad From Sending Money To An Online Girlfriend

Bitdefender, Wednesday, December 24th, 2025

It often starts with something small. Your dad seems more cheerful lately, talking about having met someone who 'really understands him.' There's a woman in the picture now, and she's kind, funny, and says she can't wait to meet him.

They haven't met in person yet, but it's always 'soon.' That soon keeps getting delayed because something always comes up, an inheritance to settle, a blocked bank account, a sudden problem that needs money to fix. And that's the moment you stop feeling worried, instead of happy for him, because you know it's a romance scam.

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