Gander International Airport is warning people of alleged catfishing scams. (Gander International Airport Authority)

A social media post written by Gander International Airport is warning people of the dangers of catfishing scams after staff noticed several heartbreaks at arrivals gates in recent months.

"Asking around airport staff, there have been a half dozen in a month in a small light-density market of the ones we know of," Gander International Airport Authority CEO Reg Wright told CBC Radio's .

Wright said he became aware of the issue last week by the airport's director of safety.

"He's a big guy, right outdoorsy type, but very big heart," Wright said. "He told me about this incident he had the night before with a woman who arrived in her Sunday best, waiting for a loved one w

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