Hopeless romantics desperate to find true love have been warned not to fall for a marriage scam offering to link lonely-hearts in Bahrain with desperate dazzlers from Eastern Europe.
Victims risk finding themselves red-faced, out of pocket … and still single. The authorities have issued the alert after dealing with many dejected, disappointed and miserable men.
As part of the con, fraudsters offer false marriage opportunities by showing pictures and videos of attractive women, usually from poorer European countries, and present victims with alluring incentives, including fictitious sums of money.
Victims are encouraged to report cases via the ministry’s 24-hour hotline, 992, visit the nearest police station or email at aecd@interior.gov.bh
