Search Sort by: DateRelevance Romance baiting scams on the rise Australians reported a record-breaking $37 million lost to Scamwatch last year for dating and romance scams. Total losses are expected to be much higher and scammers are now using dating apps to lure victims into investment scams. 12 Feb 2021 Don’t let your heart be blackmailed SCAMwatch is again warning those looking for love online to stay on the lookout for scammers. 17 Jul 2013 Protect your wallet and your heart this Valentine’s Day SCAMwatch is warning those looking for love online not to fall for scammers this Valentine’s Day. 14 Feb 2013 Valentines Day - Don’t fall head-over-heels for a scammer If you meet someone special online, be careful: scammers use online dating websites too but they’re not genuinely after your love, only your money! 11 Feb 2011 Scam category Attempts to gain your personal information 18 Buying or selling 15 Dating & romance 4 Fake charities 6 Investments 2 Threats & extortion 3 Unexpected money 3 Unexpected winnings 6 Date 2021 1 2020 4 2019 2 2018 3 2017 1 2016 1 2015 1 2014 3 2013 2 2011 1 2010 1 2007 1 News type Radar alerts 4 Media releases 1 Subscribe
Romance baiting scams on the rise Australians reported a record-breaking $37 million lost to Scamwatch last year for dating and romance scams. Total losses are expected to be much higher and scammers are now using dating apps to lure victims into investment scams. 12 Feb 2021
Don’t let your heart be blackmailed SCAMwatch is again warning those looking for love online to stay on the lookout for scammers. 17 Jul 2013
Protect your wallet and your heart this Valentine’s Day SCAMwatch is warning those looking for love online not to fall for scammers this Valentine’s Day. 14 Feb 2013
Valentines Day - Don’t fall head-over-heels for a scammer If you meet someone special online, be careful: scammers use online dating websites too but they’re not genuinely after your love, only your money! 11 Feb 2011
