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More than 80% of romance scams in 2025, happened online, the National Scam Centre says. Photo: katemangostar on Freepik

Romance scams on the rise as new data shows $28.6m was taken last year

Romance scams are increasing and with them financial losses for victims, the National Scam Centre says. In the lead-up to February 14, and Valentine’s Day, the centre released its final 2025 quarterly statistics that reveal an increase. More than $28.6 […]

Australia, Mental, Technology

6 February 2026

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Aussies have lost nearly $260m to online scams this year so far. Photo: supplied Getty Images

Aussies lose $260m in 2025 to online scams as Black Friday sale looms

Online scams have cost Australians nearly $260 million to September this year amid warnings to take care as Black Friday sales loom. From January to September, the National Anti-Scam Centre’s Scamwatch service says it received 159,319 reports of financial losses