From Tinder to Prison: The Heartbreaking Story of a Woman Tricked by an Online Romance Fraudster

In an exclusive interview with BBC Radio 5 Live Drive, Hannah, one of Peter Gray’s victims, shared her heart-wrenching experience of falling prey to an online romance fraudster. She revealed how she felt devastated when she discovered she was pregnant with his child after being manipulated into staying in a relationship that ultimately led to her becoming pregnant.

Hannah’s sister Natalie, who uncovered Gray’s true nature as a con man, described how these kinds of scams can happen to anyone and emphasized the importance of being cautious when forming relationships with strangers online. Discovering Gray’s deceitful intentions was a turning point for the family, making them realize the harsh reality of online romance scams.

Peter Gray, 35, was sentenced to 56 months in prison for defrauding four women out of £80,000 and was given restraining orders. He had targeted the women on Tinder, forming close connections to exploit them financially for his own gain. Hannah’s story serves as a reminder of the dangers of forming relationships with strangers online and the importance of being cautious in such situations.