C-K police offer advice to not fall for a 'romance scam'

Love is in the air with the approach of Valentine’s Day and Chatham-Kent police offers some advice on not falling prey to a ‘romance scam.’

Police said if you are dating online, beware of these warning signs:

• A quick declaration of love;
• A request to go off a dating site and chat via email or cell phone instead;
• An area code that is not where the person says they are from;
• Request for small gifts, as a test to see if you’re the ideal target;
• Request for inappropriate photos, that they can later use to extort money from you;

For more information on how to protect yourself, go to http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/fraud-escroquerie/romance-rencontre-eng.htm

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