Dating and romance scams

Summary:  Australians lose millions of dollars to dating & romance scams every year. Make sure you know how to spot the social media scam. Visit scamwatch.gov.au to learn more about how to protect yourself from scams.

Published: 14 May 2017

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(SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM)

(FRIEND REQUEST ACCEPTED)

SENDER A: Hello :) we seem to have some interests in common, want to chat?

SENDER B: OK.

(FAST FORWARD OF SCROLLING MESSAGES)

SENDER A: I can’t meet you my money is stuck in a legal problem my love.

Can you help?

SENDER B: I have some money saved, I’ll send it to you. Can’t wait to see you.

Did you get the money I sent?

Hello?

Hello?

TEXT: Australians lose millions of dollars to dating and romance scams every year.

GRAPHIC: Magnifying glass over happy face turning to evil face.

TEXT: Spot social media scams. www.scamwatch.gov.au