For many people, the internet has transformed dating. But scammers follow trends too, which means that some of the most lucrative current scams are romance scams. These scams can be devastating to victims, and work differently to many other scams, meaning we need a different set of tools to stay safe. So, how can we use the internet for making connections with people safely? Join us for this one hour webinar where we’ll learn what romance scams are and how they work, how to avoid romance scams, and what to do if you think someone you know is at risk of being the victim of a romance scam.
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