One increasingly prevalent crime, originating particularly in countries in West Africa, and targeting women in Europe and the United States, is ______.
A) credit card fraud
B) online dating scams
C) Ponzi schemes
D) investment fraud

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Online dating scams, also known as romance scams, involve a perpetrator creating a fake online persona to gain the trust of a victim and eventually swindle them out of money. This type of crime has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, with many perpetrators based in West African countries. Women are often the primary targets of these scams, as the perpetrators pose as men interested in romantic relationships with them.

One Increasingly Prevalent Crime, Originating Particularly in Countries in West