Expert Matchmaking Tips by Krystal Walter
Scammers and Heartbreak: Protecting Yourself from Romance Fraud
March is Fraud Prevention month, and I want to take this time to highlight the significant increase in romance scams since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Canadians lost over $64 million to dating fraud scams, representing a 25 per cent increase from the previous year. In 2022, romance scams were responsible for the second-highest amount of fraud-related dollar loss for Canadians.
Matchmaker Krystal Walter Warns Online Romantic Fraud on the Rise
You may know that March is Fraud Awareness Month, a month-long campaign geared towards educating Canadians on fraud and how to protect themselves. As many people are continuing to look for love online, romantic fraud is on the rise. In 2021, Canadians lost more than $64 million to romance scams.
