Nationwide has issued a warning about "red flags", as it told its millions of members to "watch out" between now and Friday.
In an alert issued on Sunday Nationwide said its survey of 2,001 people found that over a third (36%) of individuals are untruthful while dating online.
The threat increases in February, with the research highlighting that almost a quarter of people (24%) feel under pressure to have a date around Valentine's Day, while nearly three in ten (29%) admit to feeling lonely.".
Alarmingly, Nationwide found that 44% of people would disregard warning signs and still arrange to meet individuals in person.
The financial provider is now reminding members that they can utilise its Nationwide's Scam Checker Service if they have concerns, particularly with Valentine's Day approaching this Friday, February 14.
