How Mike avoided a dating scam

 

Fraudsters can be very convincing and it's hard to find out that the person you've been messaging is fake. It really helps if you can spot the signs from an early stage. This way, you can date online and stay safe.

In this video, you'll hear Mike's story. Mike thought he was dating a person called 'Katya.' You'll see from Mike's story how you can spot the signs of a dating scam. You'll also learn what to do if you think this is happening to you.

KEY LEARNINGS

  • Learn how to spot dating scams
  • Understand what to do to check if the person messaging is genuine

Read time:

4 mins

 

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