Podcasts about romance scams

Matthew Friedman joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore how pig butchering scams work, why they're so effective, and how they're tied to forced labor and human trafficking, while explaining what prevention can look like from personal red flags to safeguards in financial systems.Matthew FriedmanMatthew Friedman is the Founder and CEO of The Mekong Club, a pioneering organization that mobilizes the private sector to fight modern slavery across Asia. A globally recognized expert on human trafficking, Friedman has spent over three decades working at the intersection of business, government, and humanitarian action to combat exploitation and promote ethical leadership. Before founding The Mekong Club, Friedman served as Regional Project Manager for the United Nations International Project on Human Trafficking (UNIAP/UNDP), overseeing a six-country initiative spanning China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand. He also served as Deputy Director for the USAID Office of Public Health (Asia Region), managing a $100 million annual portfolio. Friedman holds a Master's degree in Health Education from New York University and is a renowned keynote speaker who has delivered more than 900 presentations in 20 countries, inspiring individuals and organizations to take a stand in the fight against modern slavery.Key PointsPig butchering scams are sophisticated romance scams where criminals build trust over weeks before convincing victims to invest life savings in fake cryptocurrency schemes, with the metaphor referring to "fattening the pig before the slaughter."An estimated 300,000 to 400,000 young professionals have been trafficked into scam centers across Southeast Asia, where they are forced under extreme violence and coercion to run online scams targeting victims in wealthy nations.The Prince Group sanctions marked one of the most significant global crackdowns on forced-labor scam centers, with the UK freezing real estate assets and the US freezing $15 billion in cryptocurrency, signaling increased international cooperation.Financial institutions can help prevent pig butchering by monitoring unusual withdrawal patterns, such as when customers who haven't touched their accounts for 30 years suddenly liquidate everything, and by contacting clients before large transfers are completed.Victims in scam centers face brutal violence including being tasered, beaten, and in some cases tortured to death with videos sold as "hardcore" content, creating a level of violence unprecedented in modern slavery according to Friedman's 35 years of experience.Only 0.2% of the 50 million people in modern slavery receive assistance globally, not because counter-trafficking organizations don't care, but because the $236 billion generated by criminals vastly outweighs the $400 million available to fight it.Public education and awareness are critical for prevention, as people in North America remain largely unaware of pig butchering scams while Asian communities have become more informed through widespread media coverage and victim testimonies.The Mekong Club has developed multilingual e-learning tools including a three-and-a-half-minute video to help raise awareness about both human trafficking into scam centers and the scams themselves, emphasizing that prevention must be widespread.ResourcesThe Mekong ClubThe Mekong Club - Tools & ResourcesValid8 FinancialEnding Human Trafficking Podcast - Episode 269Matthew Friedman on LinkedInContact Matthew FriedmanEnding Human Trafficking Website

Dr Boyce talks about financial romance scams and how they are harmful.

Why modern cybercrime targets trust, urgency, and decision-making instead of systemsDeepfake Attacks, Voice Cloning, and Why AI Social Engineering WorksTraditional fraud used to feel obvious: misspellings, odd links, weird emails. Now? Deepfakes embed perfectly familiar voices and faces into your feed — or your inbox.Listen to Perry Carpenter on this. If you love this topic as much as we do grab Perry's incredible book FAIK available everywhere. Here's a non-affiliated link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/faik-perry-carpenter/1145888787?ean=2940190971293Don't Miss the Deepfake Webinar coming up! You WIll See how you can test out your own deepfake to better understand them.  https://info.knowbe4.com/new-deepfake-training-na?partnerref=blogChapters 00:00 Why the Next Breach Won't Look Like the Last One01:44 Welcome to America in 202603:00 Why Deepfakes Are Exploding Right Now05:20 Yes — A Voice Can Be Cloned in Seconds07:30 What Deepfakes Actually Are (No Hype)09:35 Legitimate Uses vs Weaponized Intent12:45 Why Deepfake Companies Stay Quiet17:05 Faces and Voices Are the New Attack Surface18:30 Stop Asking “Is This Real?” Ask This Instead20:55 Why Spotting Artifacts No Longer Works23:45 The One Question That Cuts Through Deepfakes25:50 What Leaders Should Actually Do Today27:45 Old-School Security Still Wins30:05 Why Detection Tools Are Losing the Race33:10 Romance Scams, HR Fraud, and Deepfake Hiring35:45 10 of 15 Job Candidates Were Fake — Here's Why38:40 Fake Workers, Real Access, Real Damage42:20 Deepfakes as Multi-Stage AttackQuestion? Text our Studio direct.Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out online at www.NETGAINIT.com Support the show

In this deeply personal and moving episode of Scam Rangers, Ayelet Biger-Levin sits down with Beth Hyland, a romance scam survivor who has transformed her experience into a powerful mission for advocacy. Beth shares the intimate details of how a sophisticated criminal operation exploited her emotional vulnerability following a divorce, leading to over $26,000 to be stolen from her through Bitcoin ATMs and fraudulent loans.The conversation highlights the terrifying effectiveness of "love bombing" and the psychological "fog" that prevents even highly intelligent, self-aware individuals from seeing the red flags. Beth discusses the critical moment her financial advisor intervened to "break the spell" and how she is now fighting back by testifying before Congress and authoring her book, Diary of a Romance Scam.Key Takeaways: The Vulnerability Window: Beth explains how a period of isolation and the "exhale" after a major life transition made her a prime target for a scammer who mirrored her values of self-awareness and spirituality. Calculated Diversions: The scammer used "diversion tactics," such as staging technical issues during video calls or picking fights to create emotional distance when Beth asked for transparency. The Illusion of Partnership: To build intense trust, the scammer gave Beth his "bank login" information and had her facilitate transfers for him, making her feel like a trusted partner rather than a target. The Power of Professional Intervention: Beth credits her financial advisor for saving her from an additional $50,000 stolen from her. His training in romance fraud allowed him to deliver the news with empathy and provide a "stall tactic" that helped Beth safely exit the relationship. Redefining the Language: Beth advocates for a shift in how society views fraud, moving away from "falling for a scam" to being "manipulated into a crime" and insisting that money was "stolen," not just lost. A Call to Action for Banks: Beth urges financial institutions to move beyond "by-the-way" questions and implement deeper training for tellers to recognize the behavioral red flags of a "worn-out" victim withdrawing large sums of cash.This episode is a vital resource for fraud fighters, legislators, and anyone seeking to understand the devastating emotional and financial toll of romance scams. It serves as a reminder that empathy and education are our strongest tools in the fight against high-stakes emotional manipulation.Follow Beth on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-hyland-06a98876/Diary of a Romance Scam: https://www.amazon.com/Diary-Romance-Scam-Swiping-Right/dp/1662962843

In today's digital world, finding friends, romantic partners, and social groups online is easier than ever but so is falling victim to a scam. Romance scammers prey on emotions, turning affection into financial fraud. In this episode, we'll uncover the common tactics scammers use, the warning signs you need to watch for, and practical steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.

AI Face Swapping Is Exploding Romance Scams by Nick Espinosa, Chief Security Fanatic

By David Stephen What is the common denominator in all love scenarios? What does it mean that an individual is so in love, but others find it strange? How do long distance relationships compare to the recent phenomenon of AI girlfriends and AI boyfriends? What also does it mean that an individual fell into a romance scam, in the digital age? AI Girlfriends, AI Boyfriends and Romance Scams? Mind and Love What is the miracle of the human mind? It is the different directions that things can go, to result in the same end. For example, assuming love is a destination in the mind, there can be several routes from which the destination is reached. This is a reason, for example, that an individual can have the experience of love off different sources, say for loved ones, career, hobbies and so forth. Also, the mind can vary, where interest in a moment is different from the next or not as intense as the last and so on. The mind is not just about the parallels, for example, to be cold when it is cold or to be hot when it is, but sometimes to have contrasts, because something else might be dominant on the mind. The human mind is quite varied. Some changes are instant, some take time, but there is possibility of change. There are some sequences [new or old] before some destinations. There are others without those, so, sometimes, changes happen without a reason. There are destinations in the mind that may not be likely, directly until something else goes to another destination. There are some destinations in some minds that make likelihoods different for people. However, the components of mind, their stations and relays are similar and are important to explain and explore, with the rise of AI girlfriends, AI boyfriends and AI companions. AI Artificial intelligence is a technology that would hold a mirror to humanity like nothing has ever done before. It would show that a lot of problems can be traced back to the human mind, not just the facilities involved. Some people are wondering why anyone would fall for an AI lover. The simple answer is that it gets to the destination of love in the mind, even if the usual route or sequence - a fellow human - was absent. Although it is known that humans have used language, actions, decoys and so forth to get love, partnerships and companionship, AI, as it is, already has access to choice spots in the human mind. So, a vulnerability is the human mind. This can also be extended to romance scams. Some people wonder, how does anyone fall for a romance scam? One vulnerability too, is the human mind. Romance Scam There is a recent [November 29, 2025] report on CNN, A stranger messaged him on Facebook. It was the start of a nightmare that cost him $280,000, stating that, "By February, they'd declared their love for each other. But what seemed like a whirlwind romance now appears like a scheme to lure Novak into a fake crypto investment. By April this year, he'd funneled $280,000 - almost his entire life savings - to an investment site she recommended. And the woman, along with her Facebook profile, vanished not long after. A tech executive with a deep computer background, Novak helped his company recover from a ransomware attack that wiped out its entire system. He finds it hard to believe now that he fell for the scam." The Human Mind One thing that might be important in the future, is what is called mind safety displays, for digital-based relationships and others. This means that for communications and actions, it is possible to check where it might be going in the mind, to ensure that the mind does not fall to unwanted destinations. Also, in a marriage, or relationship, with love, what can be done to protect against heartbreak, especially if the minds of both people are not in the same place and one is more into it than the other person? How can a display show, to ensure that it is easier to come to terms with that reality? How is it possible to measure the human mind, for mental health and other states...

Online romance scams are costing older adults hundreds of millions of dollars each year, exploiting their desire for companionship and leaving a trail of financial and emotional devastation. This isn't just a small issue; it's a significant threat impacting countless seniors globally.In 2023 alone, older adults, those over 60, reported nearly $357 million in losses due to confidence and romance scams to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lets-talk-sex--5052038/support.

Aidan Larkin sits down with Erin West and Detective Matthew Hogan of Operation Shamrock to unpack the global 'scamdemic' that's devastating victims and fuelling organised crime, exploring the human cost behind crypto-enabled fraud. Erin and Matthew share frontline insights on why law enforcement struggles to keep pace, how AI is supercharging scams and what systemic changes are urgently needed. We also spotlight Asset Reality's new strategic alliance with Operation Shamrock, aimed at closing the enforcement gap and accelerating victim restitution worldwide. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction03:30 – The Scamdemic: How pig-butchering scams evolved and scaled globally10:00 – AI and the psychology of scams15:00 – Human trafficking and scam compounds20:00 – Law enforcement challenges 29:00 – Why crypto recovery is easier than you think 46:00 – Social media's role in enabling scams 59:00 – Community, Collaboration and the Crypto Coalition About Our Guests Erin West is the founder of Operation Shamrock, a nonprofit dedicated to disrupting the scam industry through education, advocacy and law enforcement support. After 26 years as a prosecutor, Erin now leads global efforts to fight transnational organized crime and protect victims. Matthew Hogan is a detective with the Connecticut State Police and co-founder of its cryptocurrency working group. He serves on the Secret Service Financial Crimes Task Force and works tirelessly to recover assets for victims of crypto-enabled fraud. Key Takeaways The Scamdemic is Industrial: Pig-butchering scams and sextortion are run from compounds housing tens of thousands of trafficked workers, weaponizing AI and psychological manipulation. Law Enforcement is Outpaced: Crypto recovery is technically easier than physical asset recovery, but resource gaps, bureaucracy and lack of training stall progress. Systemic Change is Needed: From unified reporting systems to breaking down silos, collaboration across law enforcement, tech platforms and financial institutions is critical. Our Partnership with Operation Shamrock Asset Reality and Operation Shamrock have formed a global strategic alliance to: Deliver monthly free crypto seizure training to U.S. and international law enforcement via the Crypto Coalition. Develop standardized playbooks for intake, seizure, and investigation workflows. Launch a global advocacy initiative making victim restitution a core success metric for crypto enforcement. As Aidan Larkin says: “This isn't just about crypto, it's about systemic change. If we empower local agencies with the right playbook and tools, we can disrupt billion-dollar networks before the funds vanish.” Learn moreResources Operation Shamrock Crypto Coalition Chainalysis Report: Seizable Crypto Assets in 2025 Stay Connected Subscribe to Seize & Desist for all the latest insights on asset recovery. Disclaimer Our podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

In 2023, the financial toll of romance scams was staggering. The Federal Trade Commission reported losses totaling $1.1 billion from over 64,000 incidents in the US alone. The FBI echoed this, citing nearly $653 million in losses from almost 18,000 complaints. And these numbers are only climbing. Projections for 2024 estimate nearly 59,000 Americans have already lost around $697 million. The UK is seeing a similar trend, with romance scams becoming the fastest-growing cybercrime category, increasing by a third in 2023 to a total loss of £93 million, and showing a 20% year-on-year increase in the first quarter of 2025.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lets-talk-sex--5052038/support.

Tell me what's on your mind.The basics of romance scams haven't changed all that much. Find someone who is lonely, gain their trust and affection, then bleed them dry of all the money and assets they have.In this update to season one's story, we tell you how scammers are using new techniques and technology to make their efforts more effective and dangerous.

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On the phone-in: Every year, Canadians lose millions of dollars to online romance scams. We speak with Suzie Dunn -- Assistant Professor of Law at the Schulich School of Law. We also talk with Maryanne Fisher -- a professor of Psychology at Saint Mary's University. They discuss the dangers of romance scams and how to avoid them. Off the top of the show, we also hear about concerns in St Stephen, NB, concerning the town's homeless shelter.

Becky Holmes is the author of "Keanu Reeves is Not in Love With You: The Murky World of Online Romance Fraud." She found notoriety after creating the X account @deathtospinach and since then has continued using humor to expose fraud while investigating romance scammers and the impact of their crimes. In this episode, Holmes joins host Heather Engel to discuss her experience, some of the romance scam tactics she uncovered, how justice systems can support victims, and more. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com.

 Last year, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 18,000 reports of confidence/romance scams that resulted in losses of more than $672 million. Perpetrators of romance scams typically find their victims online, often through social media. They use a fake persona to deceive victims into trusting them or believing they’re interested in them romantically while making gradually increasing demands for money, which is usually sent by wire or cryptocurrency. The FBI says there was a record $9.3 billion in losses in the U.S. last year from scams involving cryptocurrency.    Romance scams can be especially costly for victims. The Columbian recently reported that between January 2021 and November 2024, Vancouver residents who were victims of romance scams lost an average of $112,000, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Sgt. Jay Alie, who oversees the VPD’s Property Crime Unit, says that while many romance scam victims are over the age of 60, people in their 30s and 40s have also fallen for them. Alie’s investigations of romance scams have widened beyond Vancouver to reveal other victims across the U.S. who’ve been ensnared in them, acting as middlemen to launder money for scammers they also believed they were in relationships with.   Sgt. Alie joins us for more details about these scams as they grow more sophisticated and shares how to protect yourself or vulnerable loved ones from them.  

Is there anything real left on the internet? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly explore deepfakes, scams, and cybercrime with the Director of Threat Research at Bitdefender, Bogdan Botezatu. ​​Scams are a trillion-dollar industry; keep your loved ones safe with Bitdefender: https://bitdefend.me/90-StarTalkNOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/deepfakes-and-the-war-on-truth-with-bogdan-botezatu/Thanks to our Patrons Bubbalotski, Oskar Yazan Mellemsether, Craig A, Andrew, Liagadd, William ROberts, Pratiksha, Corey Williams, Keith, anirao, matthew, Cody T, Janna Ladd, Jen Richardson, Elizaveta Nikitenko, James Quagliariello, LA Stritt, Rocco Ciccolini, Kyle Jones, Jeremy Jones, Micheal Fiebelkorn, Erik the Nerd, Debbie Gloom, Adam Tobias Lofton, Chad Stewart, Christy Bradford, David Jirel, e4e5Nf3, John Rost, cluckaizo, Diane Féve, Conny Vigström, Julian Farr, karl Lebeau, AnnElizabeth, p johnson, Jarvis, Charles Bouril, Kevin Salam, Alex Rzem, Joseph Strolin, Madelaine Bertelsen, noel jimenez, Arham Jain, Tim Manzer, Alex, Ray Weikal, Kevin O'Reilly, Mila Love, Mert Durak, Scrubbing Bubblez, Lili Rose, Ram Zaidenvorm, Sammy Aleksov, Carter Lampe, Tom Andrusyna, Raghvendra Singh Bais, ramenbrownie, cap kay, B Rhodes, Chrissi Vergoglini, Micheal Reilly, Mone, Brendan D., Mung, J Ram, Katie Holliday, Nico R, Riven, lanagoeh, Shashank, Bradley Andrews, Jeff Raimer, Angel velez, Sara, Timothy Criss, Katy Boyer, Jesse Hausner, Blue Cardinal, Benjamin Kedwards, Dave, Wen Wei LOKE, Micheal Sacher, Lucas, Ken Kuipers, Alex Marks, Amanda Morrison, Gary Ritter Jr, Bushmaster, thomas hennigan, Erin Flynn, Chad F, fro drick, Ben Speire, Sanjiv VIJ, Sam B, BriarPatch, and Mario Boutet for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tilda Swinton is one of the UK's most singular and celebrated performers. Over four decades she has delivered unforgettable and varied screen performances, notably Orlando, The Chronicles of Narnia, Michael Clayton and Asteroid City and collaborated with artists and filmmakers. She joins Anita Rani to talk about a new exhibition in Amsterdam celebrating her work and the enduring relationships that have inspired her.According to the latest data, homelessness is rising. Over 130,000 households were in temporary accommodation in June, up 7.6% from last year. Charities warn that women are underrepresented in the data, as they often face different challenges to men. The Women's Rough Sleeping Census, now in its fourth year, aims to address this. Rebecca Goshawk, Director of Business Development at Solace Women's Aid, joins Anita to discuss it. Named after pioneering racing driver Gwenda Stewart, Gwenda's Garage was a real place: where three female mechanics defied the odds by setting up their own garage in Sheffield in the 1980s. Their inspiring story is now a musical on stage in Sheffield which is based on these true events, of women fighting everyday sexism, homophobia and Section 28. Anita is joined by Roz Wollen, one of the co-founders of the original Gwenda's Garage and Val Regan, the production's composer and musical director.The FCA has called on banks and payment firms to bring in stricter controls protecting customers from romance fraud after a study showed a number of missed “red flags” that led to people losing huge sums of money to people creating fake online profiles. They found that women tended to sustain these relationships for longer which could mean a bigger scam. Anita speaks to Beth Harris, Head of Financial Crime at the Financial Conduct Authority to ask how we can be aware of these scams and avoid them, and what banks should be doing to assist.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Corinna Jones

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The threat of cyber-attacks, scams, and just simply being taken advantage of continues to be a major concern. Welcome, I'm James Derrick, and today, I will be joined by Mikal Aune to discuss allowing your financial advisor to be your financial bodyguard.

Karen & Janet start of the show with renting and buying opportunities in Ventura County from beachside communities to the hillsides.  Their first guest is Derek Contreras with rates, and yes they are dropping due to the low job numbers, there are more first time buyers in the market and many purchasing opportunities and HELOC information from Derek! Next up is John Good with the latest data on Romance Scams on the internet. John talks about scams that flatter and make a person feel wanted to the degree that the fall for scams that are created by AI. An important topic that everyone should be aware of.  Their last guests are with The Hobson Heights Home Tour that is happening September 27th, it benefits The Ventura Lands Trust and offers viewings of 7 incredible homes.  They also chat about a writers forum where you will not only learn that everyone has a story to tell and this writers group will help you tell your story!

This week, our guest is Montecito Bank, who recently detected a romance scam being perpetrated on one of it's bank customers. Learn about romances scams, as well as about other types of impersonationist scams, by listening to Scam Squad each week.

Do you love a true crime scam documentary? Our latest Happy Place Book Club read is for you! Iconic author Lisa Jewell has written Don't Let Him In, a thriller about a perfect man... who's a fraudulent liar.In this chat with Fearne, live from The Happy Place Festival, Lisa explains how she got into the mind of a psychopath despite being a very honest person herself. They explore how people fall for charming romance scammers, and how Lisa has become a relentlessly happy person.Plus, Lisa's written 24 novels but has given up on trying to be a ‘professional' kind of person – she explains how to sod the rules and build confidence in your own process.If you're new to Happy Place Book Club episodes, don't worry, there are no spoilers here! If you want to join the Book Club, we're on Instagram @happyplacebookclub, and Book Club episodes are released the first Friday of every month!Thank you to Penguin Audio for the use of Don't Let Him In audiobook, narrated by Richard Armitage, Joanna Froggatt, Louise Brealey, Gemma Whelan and Tamryn Payne.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Book Club Meets: Emily Henry Book Club Meets: Lorna Tucker Book Club Meets: Clare Leslie Hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loneliness can leave us vulnerable, and scammers know it. I'll cover how romance scams work, the tactics scammers use to build trust and steal thousands, and the red flags to watch for, both for yourself and your loved ones. If you think it can't happen to you, think again.

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Romance Scams have created more than $105 BILLION dollars in losses for the year ending 2024. Almost every victim of a romance scam would have sworn that it would not happen to them. Most people think they will know if they are being taken in by someone they have never met. What few of us realize is that the predators are out there in numbers we cannot even imagine, and they are very good at making you feel special. Romance Scams have soared because of a technological transformation that has occurred over the past three to four years. We all have heard about artificial intelligence, and it will certainly make people vulnerable online to all types of online exploitation. By using AI, cybercriminals can create images and alter voices to look like anyone to seduce you into believing they care about you. Then the blackmail begins. Romance Scams are literally exploding in volume around the globe. It is because developing countries are now online and they have access to artificial intelligence and global money transfer. The sad reality is that the person most likely purporting to be your new love is a victim of trafficking themselves. If you are interested, you may want to go to You Tube and search for “Scam Farms”. Criminal groups in developing countries are using tens of thousands of people who have been duped by cybercriminals and are now surviving by delivering romance scams, crypto currency scams and financial sextortion scams. If you believe that you are a victim of a romance scam, immediately take the following steps:1. Stop all communications, shut down your device, change your privacy setting to private. Do not accept any new friends or communications as these individuals have multiple personas they utilize.2. Tell someone immediately. I know it is hard to admit to, but it will never get better without intervention. Tell a trusted friend, a pastor, a relative, or law enforcement.3. You can report it anonymously at 1-888-373-7888.4. Do NOT send more money to try to get back the money you lost. It won't help.5. Get Counseling from a professional you trust.6. If you want to investigate this individual, you may want to hire a private investigator that you know or has good credentials. One investigator who specializes in online investigation is Lynda Bergh Herring, a member of the Million Kids team, at LJBInvestigations.com. You are not the first victim, and you won't be the last. Yes, you may be hurt, embarrassed, and afraid. By reporting them, you can stop others from becoming victims. You still have the power to change the situation.

Unser Podcast-Tipp: https://1.ard.de/Legion_HouseOfScam?cp=yk Wir alle kennen Online-Scams. Doch "Love Scams" und "Romance Scams" haben sich zu einer globalen Bedrohung entwickelt. Heute sprechen wir von "Pig Butchering Scams". In Südostasien existieren ganze Scam-Fabriken, groß wie Städte. Hunderttausende Scammer arbeiten dort für ein einziges Ziel: Um Menschen weltweit zu betrügen. Online. Mit gefälschten Krypto-Investments, Liebesschwindel und Catfishing. In der neuen Staffel von "Legion" tauchen wir ein in diese neue, gigantische Scam-Industrie. Eine Industrie, durch die auch Menschen in Deutschland jedes Jahr Millionen verlieren. Unsere Recherche führt uns um die halbe Welt: nach Thailand, an die Grenze zu Myanmar, auf die Philippinen, nach Hongkong und Macau, in die Schweiz und nach London. Wir sprechen mit Tätern, Opfern, Ermittlern und Geheimdiensten. Am Ende wird klar: Es geht um viel mehr als Online-Betrug. Es geht um organisiertes Verbrechen. Um Menschenhandel und Sklaverei. Und um ein weltweites, illegales Netzwerk, das bis nach Europa reicht. "Legion: House of Scam" ist eine Ko-Produktion von rbb, NDR und Undone 2025.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission recently announced the establishment of a dedicated unit to tackle the rising issue of romance scams, which cost Australians $23.6 million in 2024 alone, with an average loss of $24,216 per victim. In this podcast, Associate Professor Ritesh Chugh from CQ University explores the socio-technological reasons why people—particularly within migrant communities—are vulnerable to these scams, and discusses strategies for prevention and reporting.

Sexual predators think scamming you for sex is funny. When it happens to you, you'll know, unequivocally....it's a crime!Problem is, our laws fail to prosecute offenders for this insidious form of sexual assault.Combating Romance Scams gives you the knowledge and pathway toward recognition and transformational change. If this defiling crime happened to you, or someone you love, you need to read this book!https://amzn.to/4o3n40fBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

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Last year alone, over 3,200 romance scams were reported by Australians, resulting in losses of more than 23 million dollars. Three experts explain how scammers operate, the red flags to watch for, and what to do if you're the victim of a romance scam. - Само прошле године, Аустралијанци су пријавили преко 3200 превара са романтичним предзнаком, што је довело до губитака већих од 23 милиона долара. Како преваранти постају све софистициранији, свако ко тражи љубав може постати њихова жртва. У овој епизоди емисије Аустралија Објашњена, стручњаци откривају како преваранти делују, на које црвене заставице треба обратити пажњу и шта да урадите ако постанете жртва романтичне преваре.

In this episode, Kate dives into ROMCON, a true crime documentary that unravels the shocking story of Toronto real estate broker Heather Rovet and her whirlwind romance with “Jace”—a man she would later discover was Jason Porter, a convicted felon with a long trail of romantic fraud. What began as a dream relationship spiraled into a nightmare, as Heather uncovered a pattern of deception, lies, and manipulation affecting women across North America. Heather Rovet joins Kate to share her harrowing journey from victim to investigator, revealing how she risked everything to bring Jason Porter's crimes to light. Later, Kate is joined by Melissa and Mandy, co-hosts of the Moms & Murders podcast, to break down the red flags, the psychology of con artists, and why this case hits so hard in the age of digital dating. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry and John talk about a recent article in The Cut about a victim of a Love Scam. How should you protect yourself or your senior relatives from becoming a victim?

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse. Kerry and John talk about a recent article in The Cut about a victim of a Love Scam. How should you protect yourself or your senior relatives from becoming a victim?

Last year alone, over 3,200 romance scams were reported by Australians, resulting in losses of more than 23 million dollars. Three experts explain how scammers operate, the red flags to watch for, and what to do if you're the victim of a romance scam. - 작년 한 해 동안 호주인들이 신고한 로맨스 사기는 3,200건이 넘고 이로 인해 2,300만 달러 이상의 피해가 발생했습니다. 이들 사기꾼의 수법과 주의해야 할 위험 신호, 그리고 로맨스 사기 피해자가 되었을 때 취해야 할 조치를 세 명의 전문가들과 얘기 나눠 봅니다.

The thought of a celebrity falling in love with you seems pretty implausible to most of us. But why do so many people keep falling for celeb romance scams? Plus, six months after two Melbourne teenagers died from methanol poisoning in Laos, their mothers are still fighting for justice. And in headlines today singer Dawn Richard says she feared for her life after allegedly witnessing Sean Combs assault Cassie Ventura; Alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson's phone pinged towers near known death cap mushroom sites; Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says they will control all of Gaza while retrieving hostages and eliminating Hamas; Joe Exotic has called on help from Donald Trump after his husband was deported to Mexico THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Carly Dober, Psychologist & Policy Coordinator for Australian Association of Psychologists Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year alone, over 3,200 romance scams were reported by Australians, resulting in losses of more than 23 million dollars. Three experts explain how scammers operate, the red flags to watch for, and what to do if you're the victim of a romance scam. - ロマンス詐欺。オーストラリアでは昨年3,200件以上の通報がありました。被害総額は2,300万オーストラリアドルを超えます。詐欺がどのように行われるのかや、騙されないために注意すべき事柄、そしてもしロマンス詐欺の被害者になってしまった場合にどうすべきかについて専門家３人に聞きます。

Last year alone, over 3,200 romance scams were reported by Australians, resulting in losses of more than 23 million dollars. Three experts explain how scammers operate, the red flags to watch for, and what to do if you're the victim of a romance scam. - تنها سال پیش، بیش از ۳۲۰۰ کلاهبرداری عاشقانه توسط استرالیایی‌ها گزارش شده است که منجر به ضرر بیش از ۲۳ میلیون دلاری شده است. اما این سبک کلاهبرداری‌ها چه خروجی دارد؟ چه نشانه‌هایی دارد؟ و اگر قربانی آن شدید باید چه کنید؟

On today's MJ Morning Show: Where are those TV trucks headed? Bill to change the state bird Morons in the news Gen Alpha and uncovered coughs Connecticut beach event spoiled by fart spray Don't do this when going to a job interview Celebrity romance scams-we took calls Jury Duty Scam update What is the latest hot color among celebrities? Ninja pressure cooker recall Powerball winner arrested in Tampa Bay area Jeffrey Knight story on Daily Mail Kentucky Derby this weekend Diddy update - trial beginning soon Kanye suing dentist claiming he got hooked on nitrous oxide Road rage #2 Fan who fell 21 feet from stands at baseball game 2 British guys try bbq ribs for first time

Tonight, You or someone you know is about to “Download Danger!” According to the Federal Trade Commission, in 2023, one-point-one-four BILLION was lost in Romance Scams! But, hey, you're pretty savvy and you're not even looking for love. You know your way around a keyboard and can sniff out a scammer, right? Guess again… because the scammers we're talking about tonight are using Artificial Intelligence and Crypto Currency to separate you from your cold, hard cash. Lucy discusses her budding but troubling on-line relationship with a man named “Kane”. What Lucy didn't realize is that scammers were using A-I to bring a stolen identity to ‘life' and prey upon Lucy's trusting nature. Thank you to our sponsors: Tax Network USA: CALL 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL/  to speak to one of our strategists for FREE today Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil/ and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Jase Medical: Go to https://Jase.com/  and enter code PHIL at checkout Preserve Gold: Visit: https://drphilgold.com/   Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.

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It’s Valentine’s Day weekend and love is in the air. More and more these days, that first spark begins with connections made on digital devices — but not all online romances are real. Scammers use texts and fake profiles to win trust and fleece billions of dollars per year from Americans. Ali Rogin speaks with investigative reporter Cezary Podkul about how these scams work and who they target. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This Valentine's Day we're joined by Adam Levin, cybersecurity expert and host of the What the Hack podcast. Adam joined us to talk about a plethora of romance scams that morph into crypto scams. Lover beware!!!  Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scam of the heart, and you're to blame, you give love a bad name! Romance scams can happen to anyone, and they've gone up during the pandemic. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha unpack the numbers and emotional impact of romance scams, along with how they happen and how to avoid them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.