Sometimes people pretend to be your friend to get money from you. If you lend money to someone you met online, it could be a scam.
- You may care about someone, but be careful giving them money. They may be tricking you.
- Be careful about giving money to someone you haven’t met, or to someone you have only known for a short time. They could be trying to scam you.
- Think about if that person can pay you back or not.
- Call NT Consumer Affairs for help on 1800 019 319 or look at the Scamwatch website.
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