Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Report romance scams to Scamwatch and ReportCyber
If you think you are talking to a scammer, stop contact and report it to Scamwatch. If you have lost money or been targeted online, report it through ReportCyber and call your bank straight away.
Source: Scamwatch: Report a scam
Tell WA ScamNet too
WA Consumer Protection takes scam reports through WA ScamNet at scamnet.wa.gov.au, or on 1300 30 40 54. Watch for intense early affection, overseas cover stories and requests for money, and never transfer money for someone else.
Source: WA Government: Tainted love, romance scam victims climb in 2025
Plan long drives to a date
Tell someone your plans, carry extra fuel, water and food, and remember mobile reception is unavailable in most remote areas. If your car breaks down, stay with it until help arrives.