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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.

SCAMwatch is again warning those looking for love online to stay on the lookout for scammers.

SCAMwatch is warning those looking for love online not to fall for scammers this Valentine’s Day.

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!

Valentine's Day is here again, but unwary romantics beware … you could end up losing more than your heart if you fall for a fraud.