Trying to find a date can be difficult, but making sure that the person you’re speaking to on a dating app isn’t a scammer shouldn’t be.
With the help of Genevieve Noakes, APAC head of compliance at international money transfer specialist Wise, we have gathered some tips on how to avoid getting scammed while looking for love.
“Romance scams can be difficult to recognise for the victim because they have an emotional investment in the relationship,” says Noakes.
Too true, so let’s take a closer look.
How to avoid a dating scam
It is easy to get caught in the whirlwind of romance and emotions. While falling in love no one wants to think “is this all a lie?” So in the world of online dating it doesn’t hurt to be careful. In 2021, Australian lost more than $56,000,000 on fake romances, says the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s Scamwatch division.
So when being wooed be mindful and remember the tips below.
- Don’t share personal information like bank accounts or credit card numbers with your new match.
- Be mindful of what you post on social media, as scammers can use this to better understand and target you.
- Research the person’s photo and profile using online searches and reverse image searches to see if the image, name or details have been used elsewhere.
- Keep a watchful eye for common scam and dating red flags.
Dating scam red flags to remember
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