Gardaí have issued a warning to the Irish public to be aware of romance scams ahead of Valentines Day
hile February 14th is typically the most romantic day of the year, romance scams can happen at any time of the year.
Gardaí say that in 2021, romance fraud increased by 86pc, with the majority of victims being women (70pc).
“Be wary of online relationships, especially if you are asked for money or to invest in a scheme or business,” a Garda spokesperson said.
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