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…The scammer contacts you through a dating app, website or social media. After a few messages, the scammer asks you to start messaging on a platform like WeChat, LINE or WhatsApp. They call or text you a lot, saying they love you or feel very close to you. This is sometimes called ‘love bombing…
…” or “family impersonation” scams, victims are contacted - most often through WhatsApp - by a scammer posing … , especially on WhatsApp, because chances are it’s not your family member or friend – it’s a scammer.” The ACCC…
…If they met through a mobile app, they may suggest moving the relationship away to a more private channel such as phone, email, or instant messaging such as WhatsApp. By moving onto other platforms, logs of their interactions are not available to law enforcement and the platform won’t be able to delete their profile.…