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Australians looking online for love are often left heartbroken — and nationally more than $40 million out of pocket — police are warning as part of Scams Awareness Week. Cold-hearted criminals are targeting lonely people through romance scams, with South Australia Police sharing the real-life story of Karen* from Adelaide who lost $50,000 to a fraudster. Karen started a relationship, via an online platform, with a man who said he lived overseas.
South Australia Police said such scams often happen on online dating websites, social media or email. The criminals typically target people older than 55. “Scammers typically create fake online profiles designed to lure you in,” SAPOL cybercrime division Sergeant David Mitchell said. “They may use a fictional name, or falsely take on the identities of real, trusted people such as military personnel, aid workers or professionals working abroad.
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