Jeff’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.
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The 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.
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Ever 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.
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According 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 information from the FTC in the link below.
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A 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.
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Have a story to share? Contact April at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.
“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.
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Daniel 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.
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Kaitlyn’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.
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Nothing 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.
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Finding 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 Emotional Impact of Being Scammed and How to Recover:
Click HERE!
Here's how to find the outline that started the book:
Click HERE!
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Dorothy 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 the book HERE!
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Chloe 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.
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Family 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.
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Like 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.
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A 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.
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Every 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.
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The daughter was supposed to be safe at school when the mother got the phone call that sent her into a tailspin.
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The 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.
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Have 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.
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This 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
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Dr. 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
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I 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.
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Retired 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.
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One 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 https://cffc.govt.nz/
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Brett 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.
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Alex 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.
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Debbie 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.
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A 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 story to share? Email Scammer Stories at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com
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Scammers 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.
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Julie 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.
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Chris 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.
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A 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.
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Diane 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.
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Jules 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 they fall victim to scumbags online. Here's the link to her book. You can also find her podcast Fool Me Twice on iTunes. Have a story you want to share, or need resources? Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.
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Robin 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.
Debbie 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.
Many scam victims and advocates are fighting the mighty Facebook to remove fake accounts. However, it looks like scammers might prefer Instagram and they're moving into other platforms as well. Have a story you want to share, or need resources? Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.
Agent Christine Beining sets the record straight on many rumors that swirl throughout the scam victim community, including one that I believed in my mother's case. Have a story you want to share, or need resources? email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.
Ruth, and her volunteers at ScamHaters United, work day and night to answer questions from men and women around the world who believe they have been targeted by a scammer. She says the rules are changing. Scumbags are targeting more and more people. Gay men and married women are now two popular groups among scammers. Ruth has an interesting theory against the popular idea that lonely people are the best victims. You can message Ruth on her ScamHaters United Facebook page. Have a story you want to share, or need resources? Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.
Rachael knows a lot about the life of crime and what happens in prison. She was once trafficked for sex and addicted to drugs. Her father is serving a life sentence for murder. Rachel turned her life around just as a scumbag scammer reached out to take advantage of her kindness and newfound faith in God. Unfortunately, she fears there are many more like her out there who haven't come forward. Go to the Facebook page for a ling to Rachel's interview with Jada Pinkett Smith on CNN's The Feedom Project. Have a story you want to share, or need resources? Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.
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Kelley Cahill decided to sign up for an online dating site after she went through a divorce. She thought she found love and they quickly started a life together. However, it turned out her new boyfriend was married with children. Kelley ended up losing her home and her career. Now, she's starting a tech company called YOORZ to help check out men and women looking for love online. Check out the company details at www.yoorz.me. If you're interested in Cahill's business plan, you can email her at kelley@yoorz.me. Have a story you want to share, or need resources? email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.
Imagine you're a man getting messages from women all over the world claiming they are in love with you. Sounds like a dream come true right? It's actually a nightmare. Ask John. His pictures have been used by scammers for years. Even children in pictures with John are used by scumbags to get money from vicims. Have a story you want to share, or need resources? email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.
A woman's life is nearly lost after falling victim to a celebrity faker. She has yet to share her story with her family, but decided to share the details with Scammer Stories in hopes of warning other potential victims. Have a story you want to share, or need resources? Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.
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Tammy was trying to plan a dream vacation for her grandchildren when her life changed. A thief, posing as a vacation rental property owner, tried to snatch her hard earned cash. Fortunately, She had the skills to avoid becoming a victim. Now, she uses what she knows to help others. Click HERE for a link. Have a story you want to share, or need resources? email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com. Click HERE to follow the conversation on the Scammer Stories Facebook page.
Ruth started ScamHaters United after she was targeted by scammers. She's talk to people who are suicidal and who've lost everything. Some even go back to the scammer.
An award winning college professor starts to make sense of his wife's strange behavior after she took his money and left. Have a story you want to share, or need resources? Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.
Dr. Jonathan Farley is an award winning scientist who became embroiled in an elaborate scheme to take his money. Have a story you want to share, or need resources? Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.
These scammers were good. They even started a relationship with Lisa's children. After surviving a hurricane and a major car accident, she came back stronger than ever. Have a story you want to share, or need resources? Email me at cammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com.
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Pam was on the road to recovery, and renewed her faith, when she was targeted by scammers. Now, she’s on a mission to help other victims with her prayer and time.
Scumbag scammer thinks he can take advantage of a mother who dedicates her life to her children. Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com. Click HERE to follow the Scammer Stories Facebook page.
A ring of scammers work tirelessly to steal from a retired nurse who is now mending relationships with her family. The scumbags prayed on her need to help others. If you have a story you want to share, or need resources to help a loved one. Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com. Click HERE to follow the Scammer Stories Facebook page.
A love scammer took everything from my mother, then tried to scam me. The ordeal is still taking a toll on our relationship. Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com. Click HERE to follow the Scammer Stories Facebook page.
Imagine serving multiple tours overseas, only to come home to a different kind of battle. Fortunately, this veteran found a soldier of a different kind…. and she is armed with an idea to help him and others like him. Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com. ***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations https://paypal.me/Scamfighter.
Joshua David Breman’s mother warned him that he was talking to a scammer and not to leave the night of Februry.27th, 2016. The scammer asked to meet up at a casino. After Joshua’s death, the scammer came after his mom. Joshua's mother hasn't gotten any answers since the night of his death. Someone know something who can help put her mind to rest... a least a little. Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com. Click HERE to follow the Scammer Stories Facebook page.
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Will and Anne are the go-to couple in the world of scamming victims. Their inbox is flooded with hundreds of questions every week. Together they’ve gained a wealth of knowledge since their journey began in 2013. Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com. ***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations https://paypal.me/Scamfighter.
This scammer victim is a single mother, a Christian and a domestic abuse survivor. What she thought was the love of her life, turned out to be a scumbag. She's willing to share what happened to her in hopes of helping at least one woman think before becoming the next victim. Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com. ***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations https://paypal.me/Scamfighter.
Wendy's father had up to a dozen scammers target him after retiring from the military. The family went to extraordinary steps to try and stop the thieves from emptying his savings right before his death. Email me at scammerstoriespodcast@gmail.com. ***Please consider a onetime donation to keep this podcast going. It's just me and it's expensive. Send donations https://paypal.me/Scamfighter.
