Romance scam victim travels 700km 'to marry French beauty queen'

Belgian man travels 700km 'to marry French beauty queen' only to discover romance scam. Michel, 76, realized he had been a victim of online romance fraud after paying €30,000 to scammers who led him to believe model Sophie Vouzelaud was his future wife. The man's misadventure was shared online by Vouzelaud's husband, highlighting the prevalence of romance fraud targeting vulnerable individuals on platforms like WhatsApp. To avoid falling victim to such scams, it's crucial to be cautious and skeptical when developing relationships online.