Romance scams
This is when someone starts a romantic relationship with you, gains your trust and then asks for money, usually for something urgent.
How it can happen
You start talking to someone on a dating app or social media but they make excuses whenever you ask to meet up. If they ask you to send them money, perhaps for a family emergency for example, be very suspicious.
How you can protect yourself
Never give someone money if you haven’t met in person, even if you’ve been talking to them for a long time. This is especially true if they claim a family crisis or emergency and ask for money suddenly and urgently.
If in doubt, ask someone you know and trust for their advice.