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Romance scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, building convincing online relationships to gain trust before requesting money, personal information or access to your accounts. These scams often unfold slowly, sometimes over months, and can be difficult to spot while you’re in the middle of them.
Common red flags include:
Australians lost more than $28 million to romance scams last year, and scammers continue to use emotional manipulation to create trust and urgency.
If anything feels unusual or you’re unsure about advice you’ve been given: