Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m going to scam money from you.. Messaging service to tackle the ‘dark side’
Gardai warn romantics to be careful dating online
I would like to wish a Happy Valentine’s to my girlfriend Saoirse and say hi to all my family. Love you all and see you soon.
A NEW instant messaging service for victims of online dating abuse was yesterday launched as part of Women’s Aid Valentine’s Day Campaign.
The “darker side” of relationships was highlighted by the #Toointoyou campaign
Wishing my future wife Siobhan a Happy Valentines Day. And a hello to my three beautiful daughters, Bethany, Emma and Holly. Happy Birthday Emma, Love you all.
Wishing my beautiful wife Janet a happy Valentine’s day. Sorry I am missing our first as a married couple.
I would also like to say hello to my amazing daughter
Paige.
Love you all and see you soon. which lasts till International Women’s Day on March 8.
Recent new laws under the Domestic Violence Act 2018 mean women experiencing abuse in dating relationships can apply for legal protection. But Women’s Aid believes many young women are unaware of the change or how to go about getting the protection and support they need.
The charity’s Sarah Benson said: “In contrast to typically ‘softer’ Valentine’s
LOOKING for love in all the wrong places could cost you dearly, as gardai reveal that romance scams cost victims €1million last year alone.
As Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world, officers revealed 75 cases of romance fraud were reported last year – and they are on the rise.
In one instance, an Irishwoman lost €62,000 after developing a relationship with a man on a dating website.
He gained her trust and then tricked her into sending him the money over a period of time.
Irish victims are often being tricked by romance fraudsters living abroad.
The scammers use online dating sites or other social media platforms, spinning well-prepared stories designed to attract those genuinely looking for love.
The victims develop online relationships with the fraudsters who use fake identities, photographs and life stories.
Once the fraudster has spun a web of attractive lies, they ask their victim for money – and continue to do so until the victim has no more money to give or realise they are being conned.
The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau’s Det Chief Supt Pat messages our hope is that in calling attention to the darker side of relationships at this time that the campaign will have a high impact.”
For more information visit www.toointyou.ie.