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Top tips on dating apps and websites Users of online dating websites need to be alert to the potential for fraudulent activity. To guard yourself against being scammed, follow these tips:
- Money - Don't send money to anyone you meet through an online dating website, no matter how convincing they may appear to be.
- Unique email - Always create and use a unique email address that is different to your personal or professional addresses when setting up a profile.
- Personal details - Don't share personal details such as your mother's maiden name or pet's name which could be used to try to access financial information
- Real name - Don't include your last name, email or home address or any identifying information in your profile
