ClickFit: Are you fit to click-date?
ClickFit: Romance Scams is designed to get Australians to stop their scroll, check the warning signs of romance scams, and protect their hearts and wallets from cybercriminals. Think of ClickFit as a road-safety campaign for digital dating: every online user is being urged to slow down, swerve around romance scam tactics, and stay one step ahead of cybercrime.
Why ClickFit matters?
Many victims of romance scams experience feelings of embarrassment, fear and disapproval, which prevents them from coming forward. To help Australians navigate online dating safely, it's important they can recognise the warning signs of romance scams. ClickFit will make it easier for Australians to date online and click on love with caution and confidence.
Get ready to click-date in six steps:
- If asked, don't move the chat to another platform
- Always verify the person online
- Ask to video call or meet in person
- Never send money or share accounts
- Watch out for romance scam tactics
- Talk to someone you trust
Need help?
If you believe someone has gained access to your bank account and/or personal information, even if the scam appears unrelated to your finances, you should contact your bank immediately. A timely response can be critical.
- If you have concerns about your account contact us immediately.
- You can report cybercrime directly to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).
- Find out how scams work, how to protect yourself, what to do if you’ve been scammed or report a scam to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) via Scamwatch.
As always, we remain committed to your security and privacy online. To understand how we help to keep you safe, please refer to our Security page. For more information on common scams and how to protect yourself, please visit the News section of our website.
