Valentine’s Prey: Dating Scam Script Revealed

Australians reported losing $23.6 million to dating and romance scams in 2024.
Valentine’s Prey: Dating Scam Script Revealed
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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has publicly released a script used by romance scammers in an international fraud ring, following a large-scale raid in the Philippines that led to the arrest of over 250 suspected cybercriminals.

The operation, carried out in Manila last year, resulted in the seizure of more than 1,000 mobile phones, thousands of sim cards, and over 300 computer towers.

Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.