The hope of an on-line romance has left some Canadians with broken hearts and empty bank accounts.
The RCMP says 972 victims fell prey to scammers pretending to be in love with them in 2019.
Using fake profiles on social media and through popular dating apps, scammers gain the trust of their victims and then bilk them out of an average $28-thousand per victim.
The RCMP recommends all those looking for relationships online to be vigilant.
