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strikeAug 5, 2026

Russia’s war casualties have given rise to a ‘black widow scam’

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As casualties mount on the front lines in Ukraine, a troubling scam is sweeping across Russia: predatory opportunists, dubbed “black widows,” are allegedly enticing vulnerable soldiers into rapid, fast-tracked marriages right before deployment-or even on their deathbeds, reports CNN.

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  • Express Web DeskBy Express Web Desk

    Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram As casualties mount on the front lines in Ukraine, a troubling scam is sweeping across Russia: predatory opportunists, dubbed “black widows,” are allegedly enticing vulnerable soldiers into rapid, fast-tracked ma…

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