Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Know the signs of a romance scam
Scamwatch warns that scammers build profiles that seem too good to be true, declare strong feelings quickly and always have a reason they cannot meet. Never send money to someone you have only met online, and try a reverse image search on their photos.
Source: Scamwatch: Don't friend a scammer this Valentine's Day
Report scams to Scamwatch
Report any suspicious contact or activity using the Scamwatch form. If you have sent money or bank details, contact your bank or card provider straight away. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 000.
Source: Scamwatch: Report a scam
Report cybercrime to ReportCyber
If money or personal information was stolen, or someone is trying to extort you, report it to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au. You can report anonymously, and reports go to the right police, which in Canberra is ACT Policing.
Source: Australian Signals Directorate: ASD's ACSC urges victims to report cybercrimes