
60 Minutes Australia conducted a daring undercover investigation to expose Nigerian online love scammers who con millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims each year.
Posing as a potential victim, the team engaged with scammers and tracked them to Nigeria, where they collaborated with local police to carry out a dramatic sting operation.
Several suspects were arrested, and incriminating evidence, including laptops and phones, was seized.
The report highlights the emotional and financial damage caused by romance scams and urges online users to be cautious. It also signals a stronger crackdown on cybercrime through international collaboration.
Watch the full investigative report on 60 Minutes Australia’s official YouTube channel below.