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As Valentine’s Day approaches, NAB is warning Australians to remain vigilant for romance scams.
Romance scammers are criminals who manufacture a false romantic connection with the intention to persuade or pressure someone into sending money.
While NAB data shows reports of romance scams decreased five per cent last year, they still remain in the top five scams for customer losses. That’s why it’s vital Aussies know how to protect their hearts and their wallets.
“Romance scams reinforce the need for a coordinated national approach to the scam epidemic, given many start on dating apps, social media platforms or messaging apps,” Head of NAB Security Advisory and Culture Laura Hartley said.
Here are some common red flags of romance scams:
To stay alert to these red flags, it’s important to pay attention to the information someone gives you about themselves online.
“It’s important to ask lots of questions of your would-be Romeo or Juliet – criminals prefer to talk about you instead of themselves, so look for inconsistencies in their stories and speak to family and friends about the relationship,” Ms Hartley said.
NAB’s real-time Payment Alerts are also working to help keep customers safe.
“Customers might see an alert when they go to send money if a transaction has romance scam red flags or appears out of character. It’s designed to get the customer to stop and consider where they’re really sending money,” she said.
Other tips to protect yourself include:
For more information on how to keep safe from romance scams visit nab.com.au/romancescams, opens in new window.
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