• Stop talking with the person immediately

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• Do a reverse image search of the person’s profile to see if it is associated with another name or details.

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• Be alert to things like spelling and grammar mistakes and inconsistencies in their stories.

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• Be cautious when sharing personal pictures or videos with strangers you have met online.

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• Never send money or give credit card details, online account details, or copies of important personal documents to anyone you don’t know or trust.

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• Keep away from a stranger that asks for wire transfer, international funds transfer, pre-loaded card or electronic currency, like Bitcoin. It is rare to recover money sent this way.

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• Do not agree to transfer money for someone else: money laundering is a criminal offence.