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Be my Valentine

…News SCAMwatch is warning those looking for love online to be wary of dating and romance scams. SCAMwatch is warning those looking for love online to be wary of dating and romance scams. SCAMwatch has received hundreds of complaints about online dating and romance scams. Scammers target victims by creating … Visit victim stories to learn more about  real life dating and romance experiences and learn how to recognise and spot scams. Find out more about dating and romance scams on SCAMwatch and read the ACCC Media Release .…
12 Feb 2010
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