Online dating sites partly to blame for rise in romance fraud

Published AuthorNicole Butler
Dr Jacqueline Drew
Deputy Director of Griffith Academy of Excellence in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance, Professor Jacqueline Drew

Stephanie Smail from ABC Radio spoke to Dr Jacqueline Drew about the dangers of online dating fraud.

Dr Drew said online dating sites do issue warnings but they should do more.

She said changes to privacy laws would make it easier for dating agencies to report suspicious people or transactions to police, which they currently cannot do.

For more visit the ABC website: Online dating sites partly to blame for rise in romance fraud.

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