Internet dating and so-called "sextortion" scams are on the rise in Australia, with international online crime rings becoming more organised and sophisticated. But those who have lost money to scammers may now be able to get it back.
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Internet dating and so-called "sextortion" scams are on the rise in Australia, with international online crime rings becoming more organised and sophisticated. But those who have lost money to scammers may now be able to get it back.
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By Rhiannon Elston
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