Scammer Stories
Scammer Stories is a podcast about scams and fraud, narrated by a host whose mother was deceived into sending $350,000 to a man she believed was her soulmate, right before her death. The show features firsthand accounts from victims and their families, revealing shocking details aimed at raising awareness. The host encourages listeners to become "Scammer Warriors" by arming themselves with information to fight back against scams targeting people and their loved ones.
Episodes
A therapist knew the signs until it happened to her
Send us Fan MailAnatasia Vailas is passionate about helping others cope with trauma and loss, but one day she ended up on the other end of the ordeal. Now she helps victims try to see the light and heal... and she knows how to help the family members try and pick up the pieces in the aftermath. You can reach her by requesting her on Better help, or just email her directly at availas.lcpc@gmail.co
Romance scam victim finds happy and leaves a trail of destruction behind
Send us Fan MailKatharine’s family thought they were prepared when they discovered her loved one was caught in a romance scam. They had the resources. They had the ability to intervene. They even had a plan. But they quickly learned that stopping a romance scam is far more complicated than taking away someone’s access to money. Sometimes the victim escapes the scam, but the family is left picking
Two romance scam families. One goes to prison... the other to ICU
Send us Fan MailA romance scam doesn't just devastate the person sending the money. It can destroy entire families. In this episode, you'll hear two heartbreaking stories. In one, a family member ends up behind bars. In the other, the stress and trauma lands a loved one in the ICU. These are powerful reminders that the true cost of romance scams reaches far beyond financial loss. The sec
COVID takes a husband before a romance scam
Send us Fan MailMary's story begins with a love that lasted a lifetime. She met her husband when she was just six years old, and after decades together, they built a life filled with love, family, and memories. Then COVID changed everything. Mary survived. Her husband didn't.Grieving, lonely, and trying to find her footing in a world without the person she'd loved for most of her li
Romance scam victim comes face-to-face with the scammer who broke into her home
Send us Fan MailHeather Rovet thought she had finally found love when a charming handyman named "Jace" entered her life. Instead, she found herself trapped in a nightmare involving one of Canada's most notorious romance scammers.In this shocking episode of the Scammer Stories Podcast, Heather shares how a relationship that seemed normal slowly unraveled into a web of lies, manipulat
What happens when nothing works while trying to save a parent from a romance scam
Send us Fan MailThe number one question I get in my email inbox is from adult children desperately trying to save a parent who is trapped in a romance scam. They’ve tried everything… begging, interventions, cutting off money, even taking control through power of attorney. And still, nothing seems to work.Over the years, I’ve heard countless theories. Do you hit them with tough love? Do you back of
Package to a romance scammer tips off federal investigators, leading to one woman's heartbreak
Send us Fan MailThe woman in this story was scammed twice. Once by love and the other by hanging on to hope that she could get her money back. Then, one day federal investigators came calling. Anola Johnson says her life was just normal before the scam. Click HERE to check out Anola's podcast called Romance Scam Rebellion.Support the show
Married man accused of tangled web of financial fraud with multiple girlfriends
Send us Fan MailScammers aren’t always sitting behind a screen in some far away land. Sometimes they're bold enough to meet in person and integrate into your life to steal your money. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean they land behind bars. The law, and those investigating the crimes, haven’t caught up with the times. That gives the perpetrators time to go on to scam again and again.Click HERE
Married Mormon man out $2 million dollars after pig butchering scam
Send us Fan MailMicheal Breinig is a married father of three who had a great life before scammers stole $2 million dollars. The thing is… he wasn’t even looking for anything. He wasn’t even on social media before his co-workers told him he needed to be online to follow what was happening with the election, politics and whatever else was happening in the world. Click HERE to order Michael's bo
Scamnetic CEO Al Pascual describes innovative technology to battle scammers
Send us Fan MailWe usually hear from a survivor of a romance, or pig butchering scam, sprinkled with a sextortion case here and there because the human side of these stories connect with people’s emotions. However, talking to the experts is just as important. We’ve heard from FBI agents, financial investigators, advocates and a therapist. Now we’re going to hear from a man who is tackling this ni
Man uses digital forensics team to stop sextortion scam
Send us Fan Mail"Don" was married for 42 years, with a successful career, when his life was turned upside down by a single message on his Instagram. He hid his dark secret from his wife until one day he was forced to come clean AND found a way to fight back. Support the show
Caught in the web, pig butchering victim interrogated by the FBI
Send us Fan MailA romance scam victim ended up on the other end of an FBI investigation after losing about $500,000 in a pig butchering scam. Jennifer’s story spun out of control when the scammers threatened violence against her family members while she had hundreds of thousands of dollars from another survivor, unknowingly, sitting in her account. Jennifer ended up with police parked outside of h
Romance scam victim burned by love after she loses her heart and her home
Send us Fan MailYou like dogs? Do you have a passion for the elderly? This will break your heart. Kate has agreed to let AARS use her face as the image in the education campaign. Support the show
From the hood to high stakes: A realtor’s rise and a scammer’s trap
Send us Fan MailScammers will find you everywhere. This romance scam survivor was able to pull himself out of poverty as a child and rise above it. Little did he know one of his biggest threats would come years later while he was building his real estate empire. Marquise thought he had found a fantastic new client and then... BOOM! He ended up on the other end of a pig butchering scam. Click HERE
Love Con Revenge | The romance scam case that could change everything
Send us Fan MailYou may have seen the hit Netflix documentary. Now, hear the inside story from Attorney Scott Adrian who appears in the show. Adrian shares how he got creative in court to fight for justice for women who were losing hope. He also shares behind-the-scenes insights on building a case against romance scammers and what it was like to film for the show.Support the show
Former Houston TV reporter takes down a woman who scammed people all over the world
Send us Fan MailMair Smyth didn’t know who she was dealing with when she stole $100,000 from her “best friend.” Johnathan was a former TV journalist in Houston, Texas. His journalistic nose turned up a world of witchcraft and prostitution that would lead him all all over the world. Click on this https://johnathanwalton.com/Support the show
Pig butchering scam victim loses more than a million in gold bars and retirement
Send us Fan MailJerry had just lost the love of his life when he received an urgent message from Apple Cash. The "customer service representative" instructed Jerry to get $750,000 of his gold bars to deliver to an SUV that pulled up outside of his house. Once the scammers had that in their dirty little hands, they convinced him to retire so they could get his retirement. Support the sho
April's own story after testifying on Capitol Hill
Send us Fan MailThe host of the Scammer Stories Podcast made it to Capitol Hill to share information and solutions to lawmakers, who are now leaning into the issue. This episode takes you through the process of how she was chosen and what it was like to sit in that spot.The other speakers on the panel were:Jilenne Gunther. National Director, AARP BankSafe Initiative. AARP. New York, NY.Joshua M. B
Former law enforcement officer tries to convince his mother of General Mark Milley scam
Send us Fan MailNate Cram talks about everything he did to try and convince his mother that she was talking to a scammer. He used to work in a sheriff's office... and you'd think if anyone could stop the scam, he could. Click HERE to watch Nate's mother on Social Catfish.Support the show
Romance scam leaves victim's daughter in a dire situation
Send us Fan MailRenee thought her worst nightmare was the day she found out her mother had lung cancer. She had no idea that things were about to get so bad that she would have to worry about her own future. Renee is in trouble. She was diagnosed with a debilitating disease as a child, and then multiple serious health setbacks as an adult. She depended on her mother a lot for her day-to -day care
Romance scam expert concerned about the rise in sextortion
Send us Fan MailTracey spends most of her time trying to help romance scam victims and their families end the nightmare. She talks to victim daily and she's seeing an alarming rise in sextortion cases related to romance scams.Click HERE to reach Tracey.Click HERE to join her Onlinesafe group.Click HERE to reach Anna with Love Said.Click HERE to reach Kathy with Advocating Against Romance Scam
Pig butchering survivor goes public after scammers steal nearly $1 million
Send us Fan MailPig butchering scams grew by 40% in 2024 and it only started a few years ago. The scam is named in reference to the practice of fattening a pig before slaughter. The numbers have now far surpassed the typical romance scam.... and by some accounts the theft rivals money made by drug lords worldwide. Thankfully, people like Jackie Crenshaw are willing to come out of the shadow to sho
Police detective discusses money mules used in scams
Send us Fan MailMoney mules aren't just used in romance scams and police departments all over the country are starting to notice. Lt. Andrew Weeden says his department has started to track them down after showing up at homes in his area. Click HERE to see the pictures of the suspected money mules discussed in this episode.Click HERE to see news story on the suspected elderly money mule who wa
Scammers use politicians to dupe women who are passionate about politics
Send us Fan MailThe political donation scam is something I didn’t see coming. I had one friend contact me concerned about her mother who believes she’s working on President Donald Trump’s campaign…. and then another friend reached out with the same story about her mom! I’ve since learned that this is happening to multiple women in my area alone. Click here to learn more about political donation sc
Scams are now infiltrating the lives of all of my best friends
Send us Fan MailThis podcast started years ago because, at the time, there was very little information online and I needed to understand what happened to me and my family. In the beginning, trying to find people to interview was tough. Now all of the friends in my circle have a family member who has been scammed. If you have a story that you'd like to share, email me at scammerstoriespodcast@
Son shares difficult conversations with his romance scam mother
Send us Fan MailWe spend a lot of time on this podcast talking about romance scam victims, but there's another victim in this nightmare. The adult children of romance scams never asked for this. Sons and daughters are never the hero in the victim's mind. They're actually the enemy. If you have a story you'd like to share, contact April at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com. You ca
Romance scam survivor inspires detective to learn crypto for future victims
Send us Fan MailDebbie is one of the rare romance scam victims who let a TV reporter interview her on camera… knowing she would get some hate. She’s now decided that she’s going to delve into the world of advocacy after she was able to find a detective who took the time to learn how to trace crypto. Her bravery could help so many future victims.Support the show
Decorated retired Marine with PTSD loses his life after a romance scam
Send us Fan MailA veteran ended up destitute and lonely after spending so much of his life serving his country. It wasn't a foreign war that ended up leading to his death. It was a romance scam... even though his dedicated niece tried everything in her power to save him. Support the show
Pig butchering scam victim found dead after daughter’s desperate fight to save her
Send us Fan MailA Wyoming woman was the victim of a romance scam, turned pig butchering scam, long before most people knew anything about either scam. Her daughter discovered her mother living in a mobile home without electricity and running water. The scam ended up indirectly taking the victim's life.For more resources on how to spot scams click HERE to learn more from AARS.Support the show
Daughter holds intervention to rid mother of “Vince Gill” romance scam
Send us Fan MailThe scammer in this story told the victim that he was country music star Vince Gill and that he needed money because he was being accused of rape. This victim’s daughter tells the story of the one picture she spotted on her mother’s social media account that led to the discovery that her mother had lost everything.Click HERE to contact April about your loved one.Click HERE to donat
Daughter of romance scam victim eviscerates scammer on a phone call
Send us Fan MailEvery family member of a romance scam victim dreams of being able to give the scumbag a piece of their mind. This woman actually did it… and it’s flawless. I wish I was able to handle my mother’s scammer like this when I got him on the phone, but I was too afraid to upset my mother.Click HERE to contact April about your loved one.Click HERE to donate $1 a month to help continue to
Scam victim holds onto her sense of humor after help from her incredible financial advisor
Send us Fan MailSometimes laughter really is the best medicine in this dark terrible world of romance scams. A Michigan woman used her humor, her acting skills and advice from an amazing financial advisor to come out on the other side. She still has bad days, but she's decided to join the fight... instead of letting the scam ruin her life. Click HERE to contact April about your loved one.Cli
Woman hilariously trolls romance scammers online
Send us Fan MailBecky Holmes is out with a new book now available in the U.S. that's gaining a lot of traction in the world of romance scams. It's called Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You. The book is informative and delightfully entertaining. Becky took time out for Scammer Stories to have a conversation on how it all started and how it led to finding her new love. Click HERE to buy
Scammer uses fake $8 million savings account to lure in victim
Send us Fan MailThis romance scammer created a huge web of lies that ended up putting a woman in the middle of a scam with other victims. We’re going to tell you how he was able to get out of the mess and how she got involved in the first place. There was a huge web of lies that a scammer told this victim who we’ll call “Laura.” By the time the scam was over, Laura became part of moving money arou
Romance scams wreak havoc on families
Send us Fan MailA romance scam doesn't just demolish a victim's life, it ruins life for everyone who touches the scam. Daughters of victims open up about how it changed their lives. Click HERE to contact April about your loved one.Click HERE to donate $1 a month to help continue to spread the message.Or click the link below to make a one-time donation. Send donations to https://paypal.me
Financial accountants are joining the fight against romance scams
Send us Fan MailThe financial industry is a tough nut to crack for people like us when it comes to romance scams. This is a rare interview with April Devalkenaere, a former law enforcement officer, who now fights financial crimes in court. She talks about what the direction financial institutions are going to help put an end to scams… especially with the older population.Click HERE to contact Ap
Woman executive on Wall Street takes her romance scammer to court
Send us Fan MailDonna Hayes has quite the story before her scam even got started. Hayes grew up in poverty in Jamaica and was able to make it to America and make her dreams come true. She thought she met the man of her dreams who ended up stealing from her. However, she was able to actually get SOME of the money back and write a book about her experience.Click HERE for a link to buy her book Thes
Psychology behind romance scam victim shaming
Send us Fan MailTherapist Cathy Wilson, with Life Path Counseling, shares similarities between judging a romance scam victim and the victim of domestic abuse. Wilson says victims can be revictimized by harsh questions. Click HERE for the resources Cathy has created, including her book Emotional Impact of Being Scammed and How to Recover. ***Please consider a one time donation to keep this podcast
I paid my romance scam victim mother to talk right before her death
Send us Fan MailAs many of you know, my mother lost $350,000 in a romance scam while she was battling ovarian cancer. She asked me for $200 to pay a "doctor bill." I knew where the money was going, so I told her I would send her the money if she gave me an interview. She died days later. ***Please consider a one-time donation to keep this podcast going. Every bit helps! Send donations t
Banker answers burning questions that we all have in the romance scam world
Send us Fan MailFINALLY! I've been trying to interview a banking expert for years... and crickets. "Michelle" works for a major bank in the U.S. and the U.K. She answers so many questions that I've had for years.***Please consider a one time donation to keep this podcast going. Every bit helps! Send donations to https://paypal.me/Scamfighter. Support the show
Son of a therapist takes care of his dying mother after discovering she was taken for nearly $1 million in a romance scam
Send us Fan MailRory MacLeod was off living his best life overseas when he came home for a surprise Christmas trip and found himself in the middle of a nightmare. His mother was a successful therapist for couples. He never thought she would be the victim of a romance scam of any kind... let alone one of this magnitude. ***Please consider a one time donation to keep this podcast going. Every bit
PART TWO: Jeff takes his romance scam victim mother to court
Send us Fan MailJeff had the unimaginable task of facing his mother in court so he could save her. Even after that, he had to chase his mother’s scam all over the place. He talked to bank branch managers, lawyers, doctors, credit card representatives and FedEx workers.***Please consider a one time donation to keep this podcast going. Every bit helps! Send donations to https://paypal.me/Scamfight
PART ONE: Dedicated son does everything in his power to stop his mother’s romance scam
Send us Fan MailJeff’s world was turned upside down when he figured out that his mother was involved with a romance scammer. To top it off, his dad was still married to his mom. ***Please consider a one time donation to keep this podcast going. Every bit helps! Send donations to https://paypal.me/Scamfighter. Support the show
"Real man" suspected of scamming multiple women in California
Send us Fan MailThe cards are stacked against this woman who thought she fell in love with a professional poker player. The justice system has failed her... and other women like her. Investigators believe she gave her money away. There is no crime here right? You decide.***Please consider a one time donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations htt
Family gets a financial conservatorship for romance scam victim
Send us Fan MailEver since my mother died, I wondered what would have happened if I would have demanded a financial conservatorship. How do you get one? Do you need a lawyer? Does it work? In this episode, we find out what it does to a victim who is in deep with her scumbag scammer.***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send do
There's a new type of scam that even confuses me
Send us Fan MailAccording to the Federal Trade Commission, a growing trend in scammers involves cryptocurrency. Do you know how to spot it? The scam is complicated and growing. The only way to arm everyone against this scam is to educate ourselves. This episode addresses everything you need to know about a cryptocurrency scam. Are you being scammed? Email me at scammerstoriespodcast.com.More inf
Woman victimized in romance scam carried out by dangerous mafia group
Send us Fan MailA very organized, and dangerous, group out of Nigeria nearly ruined a successful career for an interior architect. The victim is still trying to dig herself out of the hole, but is grateful to survive. Click HERE for more on the book “Who Is The Real Man Behind The Screen?” by Diana Garren***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it&apo
Daughter outlines long list of steps she took to try and stop her mother’s romance scam
Send us Fan Mail“Jenny” is trying to protect both her mother AND father from losing everything. She went through her mother’s messages and told her father. She even called police, the bank and the cell phone store workers at the mall. She's a good daughter with a lot to share for the rest of us.***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's
Man turned dating and scam expert talks do's and don'ts
Send us Fan MailDaniel Harrold and I both went through painful divorces. We both quickly discovered that scammers are out there. His pictures were used... my mom was used. In this episode, we talk scams and how to successfully date online. If you are struggling to find a companion, it's ok. Most people are not happy with their dating life Here's the thing. You need a community and it&apo
Scam victim’s daughter confronts the scumbag in an epic phone call
Send us Fan MailKaitlyn’s mother is now living in a trailer after losing her home in a romance scam. It started after the death of her father two years ago. Her mother was lonely during the pandemic, lost her husband and is now in denial. ***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations https://paypal.me/Scamfighter.Suppor
Puppy scam hits hard for people looking for new furry friend
Send us Fan MailNothing is better than a puppy when you're feeling alone. Right? I've been there. I was so lonely after a horrific divorce that I would have done anything to get my dog. And I did. Teeny and I have now been together for about 13 years, but the rescue group wasn't all about it at first. What if it was a scam? I wanted her so badly.***Please consider a onetime donatio
Romance scam therapist lays out steps to recover for victims and families
Send us Fan MailFinding a counselor who specialized in romance scams was nearly possible... until now. Therapist Cathy Wilson, of Littleton, Colorado, realized there was a huge need and jumped into the challenge with both feet. Wilson takes victims through how they can begin to heal so they can find love again AND how family members can get over the anger. Here's how to find her book The Emot
Romance scam victim takes the bold move of publishing her embarrassing story to help others
Send us Fan MailDorothy worked at a secure military base, and had been educated on scams, when her world was turned upside down by a scumbag. Many romance scam victims are embarrassed to come forward. Even though some of her family members won't speak to her after the scam, Dorothy was brave enough to write a book about her story. The book is called Scammed in America by Dorothy Harding.Buy t
Romance scam victim describes trying to overcome the addiction
Send us Fan MailChloe says she started seeing a counselor who referred her to sex anonymous and other groups to get over her scammer. The first night we spoke she had just blocked her scammer for the 16th time. ***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations https://paypal.me/Scamfighter.Support the show
Family of romance scam victim holds an intervention
Send us Fan MailFamily members of a romance scam victim stage an intervention. It worked, but that's not the only thing they tried. Loved ones need to take multiple approaches to get through to a victim. ***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations https://paypal.me/Scamfighter.Support the show
Single man survives a romance scam that started as an online game
Send us Fan MailLike so many young people, "John" spends most of his time with friends he's met online. He describes how difficult it is to be a male romance scam victim and how he made it through to the other side of it in tact. ***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations https://paypal.me/Scamfighter.
Romance scam victim sends a scumbag TO PRISON!
Send us Fan MailA Nigerian scam ring was able to milk $4.3 million out of 45 victims in the United States. Now at last one of the scumbags will spend his days paying the money back after he gets out of prison in Wisconsin. ***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations https://paypal.me/Scamfighter.Support the show
FIGHTING BACK: One scam victim hires a detective to track down a scumbag, another plans a documentary
Send us Fan MailEvery romance scam victim has a different way of dealing with their trauma. This is the story of two women on separate coasts who decided they weren’t going to just sit down and take it. If you would like to share your story on the documentary, email scammerhealing@gmail.com. If you'd like to reach me, email scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com. ***Please consider a onetime donat
Mother lives to tell about her daughter's kidnapping scam
Send us Fan MailThe daughter was supposed to be safe at school when the mother got the phone call that sent her into a tailspin.***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations https://paypal.me/Scamfighter.Support the show
Romance scam money mules face jail time as FBI closes in on the crime
Send us Fan MailThe FBI knows very well about money mules. If you think you can't get caught, you're wrong. Some woman are now battling jail time. ***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations https://paypal.me/Scamfighter.Support the show
FBI veteran reveals details on the biggest money making scam of all time, odds are you're a target
Send us Fan MailHave you ever questioned an email from your boss? You should. The business email scam costs billions of dollars every year. There's a very simple solution. Former FBI agent Roger Campbell is dedicating a lot of his time these days to make sure everyone is aware of the signs... and how to avoid being a victim.***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It&
Military veteran shares bleak social media vision after scumbags use his photo for romance scams
Send us Fan MailThis veteran isn't your typical victim. AJ is actually a published author on how social media could change the future. His insight can help victims, their family members and other veterans who are going through the same nightmare.To read more on AJ, go to www.ArmyVeteranAJ.com. Here's how you can buy the book: www.TacticalPauseBook.com***Please consider a onetime donation
Clinical geropsychologists discusses his research on brain function in elderly scam victims
Send us Fan MailDr. Peter Lichtenberg is one of the first board certified experts in the field of elderly mental health. He’s researched the topic for decades. I wanted to know if there was something more to what leads a person to become a victim, other than loneliness and isolation. You can call Dr. Lichtenberg at 313-664-2633. His email is aa2275@wayne.edu***Please consider a onetime donation t
Romance victim's daughter goes to great lengths to stop the cycle
Send us Fan MailI can count on one hand how many people I’ve interviewed with a story just like mine. Now that my mother has passed on, I often wonder if I should have done more. Here's a story of what happens when a daughter fights her mother's scammers with everything she's got.***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expens
FBI veteran reveals how to avoid ATM and gas pump scammers
Send us Fan MailRetired FBI Agent Roger Campbell spent years fighting scammers targeting your ATM and credit cards... as well as at the gas pump. In this episode, he reveals how he keeps himself safe and how you can identify skimming devices. ***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations https://paypal.me/Scamfighter.Su
Scam fighter shares what she's learned over the last decade
Send us Fan MailOne of the biggest problems in fighting scams in the U.S is the lack of attention by social media giants and the government. So what do they do in any countries? Enter Brownwyn Groot. She’s a one woman scam fighting machine in New Zealand. Her story starts years ago when online scamming wasn’t on people’s minds. Check out a ton of scam fighting information she's compiled at ht
The "Original Internet Godfather" describes his life of crime and how he turned it all around
Send us Fan MailBrett Johnson got the name Original Internet Godfather after setting up a network of scammers to steal people's money. His story is so unbelievable that it's destined for the big screen. Be sure to check out his podcast called AnglerPhish. ***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations https://p
Scam victim escapes from man arrested for forcing women to have sex
Send us Fan MailAlex is a young women who was scammed twice. The first scam was kind of the run of the mill that we hear on this podcast. Then, she signed up for Seeking Arrangements. I had a hunch about what actually happened, but wasn't sure until last week. The puzzle was solved with an arrest. See if you can solve the case.***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going.
Romance scam survivor recovers after losing more than $1 Million
Send us Fan MailDebbie Montgomery lost her husband suddenly after 26-years of marriage. Her friends encouraged her to go online to find love. She went on a couple of unremarkable dates when she noticed someone who really caught her eye. She never could have imagined how that click would change her life... and not that way she was thinking.***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast
SCAM ALERT: A female doctor is duped by a suspected immigration scammer
Send us Fan MailA Canadian doctor gets stuck in the Middle East after moving her family there to take care of a sick loved one. She thought she found the right person to help her family return. She ended up without enough money to do anything with thoughts of suicide. Fortunately, she found the right woman for the job and it didn't cost anything. This episode sponsored by Best Fiends. Have a
Three different types of scams take aim at innocent victims
Send us Fan MailScammers are getting better at their job. No one is immune. In this episode, we delve into three different lives to see how scammers can get their hooks into anyone. Felicia fell victim to a rich woman at a glamorous hotel. Greg lost his home in a mortgage scam. And an Army veteran, from New York, deals with scammers stealing his pictures and trying to steal his life. ***Please con
SCAM ALERT: Julie started helping victims in all types of scams after she was the victim of a product scam years ago.
Send us Fan MailJulie started Scam Alert, which now hows 14,000 followers. There isn't a scam she won't fight. She's helped men and woman all over the world and has big plans to help future victims.***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations https://paypal.me/Scamfighter.Support the show
Woman gives up home before figuring out she was the victim of a scam
Send us Fan MailChris is starting over after falling victim to a romance scammer from Nigeria. Her story has a twist that we haven't heard before on Scammer Stories. She was on the way home from work when she got a message that would send her world into a spiral. If you have a story you want to share, email ScammerStoriesPodcast@gmail.com.***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this pod
Nigerian scammer reveals why he admitted the con to his victim
Send us Fan MailA Nigerian scammer (we'll call Ray) says he actually fell in love with his American victim. Ray called her one day and said, "I have something to tell you. Promise you won't be mad." He laid it all out there.. his real picture and everything, hoping to win her love. If you have been scammed, you can email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.***Please consider
Scam victim contemplates suicide and explains why victims lie to family members
Send us Fan MailDiane survived brutal beatings from her first husband that landed her in the hospital. She says that was nothing compared to the emotional pain she felt after being scammed by a man she was in love with online. Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.Listen to the first episode of Fool Me Twice. ***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me
Love scam victim survives an assault after a trip to another country to meet a man
Send us Fan MailJules Hannaford was a single mother, who moved to Hong Kong for work, and had a tough time finding love there. Jules thought she met the love of her life online. She packed a back and headed to the U.K. to meet the man of her dreams. The trip quickly turned into a nightmare. Since then, she wrote a book called Fool Me Twice and started a podcast to help inform other women before t
Woman out $75,000 after dating a man she met online
Send us Fan MailRobin has a solid career at a California hospital and thought she met her perfect match when she met Chris Lloyd online. They met for coffee and talked for hours. The couple soon started talking about the future. And that's where Robin's story turned into a nightmare. If you have information on the case, email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.Support the show
A woman fighting depression is targeted by a romance scammer
Send us Fan MailDebbie freely admits she fights loneliness and depression. Her mother was on her death bed when a scumbag reached out to push her to the limit. She reached out for help from a therapist and was treated like a piece of trash. Have a story you want to share, or need resources? Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.Support the show
Scammers touch everything from Instagram to online video games
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