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Online romance scammers costing Canadians millions

Online dating scammers have cost Canadians looking for love over $17 million in 2017.

It’s a number the West Parry Sound OPP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre want you to remember before giving your heart to someone you don’t really know.

OPP Constable Miles Loach says to be especially wary if the word love creeps in a little too soon.

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He also advises that if you’re meeting that new person for the first time, do it in a public place and be extra cautious when the conversation turns to money.

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Police advise to always to protect your personal information and never send intimate videos or pictures of yourself.

Tom Mangos
Tom Mangos
I was born and raised in the former Borough of East York (now part of Toronto), a friendly community with small-town roots. After attending Ryerson’s Electrical Technology program in Toronto, I became involved in the family’s retail electronics business, eventually taking it over. During that time, I became involved in a number of community groups including the East York Community Centre Liaison Committee, and sitting on the board of the Toronto Police 54 Division liaison committee, as well as chairing the Pape Village Business Improvement Area. In 2007, I decided to pursue a career in radio broadcasting, enrolling in Humber College’s radio broadcasting program. It was a wonderful opportunity and something I’ve wanted to do since high school. After working at a number of stations in both Ontario and Alberta, I am excited to work alongside with the great team at 103.3 Moose FM in beautiful Parry Sound.

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