Inside an elaborate romance scam that cost a U.S. man $700,000

Operating out of underground boiler rooms across Ghana, online criminal syndicates prey on older Americans, running sophisticated scams that break hearts and empty bank accounts. Ghanaian scammers told CBS News they prefer targeting men as they are easier to trap and less likely to report the scam because of their deep shame. Debora Patta reports. "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell" delivers the latest news and original reporting, and goes beyond the headlines with context and depth. Catch the "CBS Evening News" every weekday night at 6:30 p.m. ET on the CBS Television Network and at 10 p.m. ET on the CBS News app. Subscribe to the "CBS Evening News" YouTube channel: youtube.com/CBSEveningNews Watch full episodes of "CBS Evening News": cbsnews.com/evening-news/full-episodes/ Follow "CBS Evening News" on Instagram: instagram.com/cbseveningnews/ Like "CBS Evening News" on Facebook: facebook.com/CBSEveningNews Follow "CBS Evening News" on X: x.com/CBSEveningNews Download the CBS News app: cbsnews.com/mobile/ Try Paramount+ free: paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8h For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]

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