A Colorado retiree has fallen victim to a crypto-romance scam, losing $1.4 million. The scammer, posing as 'Erin' on a dating platform, manipulated the victim into investing in cryptocurrency. Initially, legitimate apps were used, but the scammer eventually directed the victim to a fraudulent platform, depleting his retirement savings. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is focusing on fund recovery, highlighting the increasing threat of scams exploiting emotional vulnerabilities and regulatory gaps.