Ahhh, Valentine’s Day, a chance for some to express their love for one another, while the rest of us expand our online dating app radius from 50 kilometres to 150 kilometres.
While some may see February 14 as the most romantic day of the year, scammers see it as an opportunity to take advantage of those looking for love.
To help you avoid the pain of a broken heart and a skimmed bank account, we have pulled together a list of the types of scammers to watch out for this V-Day, and some tips on how you can avoid getting caught in a bad romance (Ra-ra-ah-ah-ah Roma-roma-ma Gaga, ooh la-la).
Who to watch out for:
The spammer scammer
Identity harvesting is the most popular scam for this period; beware of Valentine’s Day e-cards that appear in your email inbox. If opened, they may download malicious software on your device. Scammers can use the harvested information