Cathy thought she’d found a second chance at love. It cost her nearly $40k

When widower Cathy met Thomas in an online art group she thought it was her second chance at love. 

But almost $40,000 later, she realised Thomas didn’t exist. 

Now, victims like Cathy and campaigners say it’s time for tougher action against online love scammers.

A Current Affair decided to turn the tables on the scammers.

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