"Love in the Time of Deception: A Mother's Desperate Plea for Help In a heart-wrenching letter to Dear Abby, a concerned mother reaches out for guidance on how to help her son, who has fallen victim to an online romance scam. The young man, smitten by a famous actress, is convinced that they are in a genuine relationship, despite the fact that all communication is taking place through social media and messaging apps. But as his mother points out, the actress in question has been 'talking' to her son for months, showering him with affection and gifts, and yet, he's never met her in person. As the mother seeks Dear Abby's advice on how to bring her son back to reality, this disturbing case highlights the growing concern of online scams targeting vulnerable individuals, particularly young people."
Dear Abby advises a woman who's son believes he is in an online relationship with a famous actress -- but really it's a scam.
