An undercover project by American news organisation CBS has revealed how some Ghanaian youths are building successful careers in online dating scams and fraud.
Known as the "Yahoo Boys," their targets are mostly wealthy foreigners, particularly elderly men and those who have lost their spouses, whom they engage through dating sites.
According to the investigative piece, these 'Yahoo Boys' target men because they tend to fall in love quickly and are less likely to report the incidents to the police due to the shame associated with it.
The modus operandi of these 'Yahoo Boys' is to chat with their victims to build a strong emotional connection.