New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The police have warned about 'romance scams' as Valentine's Day approaches. Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, VC Sajjanar, on Thursday raised a red flag about instinctively clicking on "I love you" messages, which are sent by scammers to defraud the recipient.

He encouraged the public to be aware of common warning signs that are often overlooked due to scammers' deceptive methods.

"Valentine's Day is about roses, not red flags. But while you're looking for love on dating apps and social media, someone else might be looking at your bank balance.

Watch out for these warning signs: too fast, too dramatic-instant 'I love you,' overseas job stories, sudden emergencies, or attempts to isolate you are all classic tactic...