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If you think you or someone you know may be in a relationship scam, remember that scammers can be very convincing. They use feelings to control people and may try to cut them off from friends and family. It is never the victim’s fault.
Criminals are committing fraud by taking control of mobile phone numbers or making unauthorised changes to phone accounts. Once they gain access to your phone they can receive verification codes, reset passwords and restrict access to your systems.
Scammers are posing as financial service providers and loan brokers online. They create fake websites, post ads on social media platforms and contact people directly offering personal loans.
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