For many, Valentine’s Day is a time for connection, but that’s true for scammers too. Since 2020, Australians have lost over $220 million to dating and romance scams alone. Behind these numbers are thousands of people who have been manipulated and left emotionally and financially harmed. We’re tired of swiping right on scammers – it’s time to force the businesses profiting from scammers to block them once and for all.
Right now, the government’s proposed scam protections don’t capture major pathways exploited by scammers, such as email services, dating apps, online marketplaces, superannuation funds and other key platforms. Add your name to the open letter calling for stronger, broader protections now:
