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Think your relative is caught up in a romance scam? Here's how to talk to them about love scams this Valentine's Day

Relationships Australia's Althea Brunskill says a "gently, gently" approach is best with these difficult conversations.  (ABC News: Natasha Johnson)

Imagine someone in your life — a parent, a sibling or a close friend — has found love after being lonely for a long time.

Maybe they're divorced or widowed or just never quite managed to find the right person for them, and they'd been longing for love. 

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