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Ever wondered if your online crush is too good to be true? Welcome to Love and Scams, where we expose the shocking realities behind romantic deception. Dive deep into the captivating world of romance scams, from elaborate catfishing schemes to devastating financial fraud, and learn how to spot the red flags before it’s too late. We unravel real-life stories of victims and cunning scammers, offering crucial insights into their psychological tactics.

Love and Scams is your daily dose of vigilance, delivering new episodes seven days a week, Monday through Sunday, bright and early at 4:00 AM. Each episode is packed with expert analysis, cautionary tales, and practical advice to help you navigate the treacherous waters of online dating and protect your heart and wallet. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of how people fell for these sophisticated schemes and the devastating aftermath.

This podcast is for anyone who's ever been curious about online dating scams, wants to protect themselves or their loved ones from internet fraud, or simply enjoys gripping true crime stories with a focus on human vulnerability. If you're looking to understand the psychology of a scammer or to avoid falling victim to a dating scam, this is your essential guide.

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  • The Missionary, The Mark, and The Stolen Faces

    The Missionary, The Mark, and The Stolen Faces
    Oct 5 2026
    The Missionary, The Mark, and The Stolen Faces

    Imagine finding a laminated photograph of three children, perfectly dry, wedged in a sycamore tree's roots on a newly opened trail. This discovery, made by Sandra Polk in April 2023, connects to a woman named Crystal Collins, who, at the same hour, stared at a zero bank balance. How did a single image link two strangers to a man neither had ever met, and what devastating romantic scam did it expose?

    In this episode, we uncover the meticulous life of Crystal Collins, a 21-year-old intake coordinator with a gift for connecting with people, who sought companionship through a dating app. Her encounter with a profile claiming to be Gina Rogers, a Christian missionary in Malawi, led to a deep emotional bond and a series of events that would leave her financially devastated.

    Person: Crystal Collins
    Date: September 2021
    Location: Harwick
    Status: Victim of a romantic scam
    Case: Stolen identities and financial fraud

    - Sandra Polk found a laminated photograph in April 2023 on the Gregory Lewis Trail at Shady Bluff Reservoir.
    - Crystal Collins, 22, discovered her bank balance was zero for the third consecutive morning.
    - The photograph Crystal printed and sent to her mother was stolen from a 2020 newsletter of a legitimate child welfare organization.
    - The children in the photo had different names in the original newsletter and had never been to Malawi.
    - The profile photo of "Gina Rogers" belonged to a nurse practitioner in Georgia who had reported its misuse for two years.

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    24 min
  • The Badge in the Slough: He Lost $14,000 to a Ghost

    The Badge in the Slough: He Lost $14,000 to a Ghost
    Oct 4 2026
    The Badge in the Slough: He Lost $14,000 to a Ghost

    Imagine pulling a bone-dry laminated ID badge from eight feet underwater, a discovery that unravels a five-year, three-state romance scam. This single artifact, found by a fisher in a slough, became the key to exposing a fraud so meticulously crafted it defied detection for years. How did a simple fishing trip expose a ghost?

    In this episode, we delve into the story of James Norris, a methodical estimator from Dellwood, Indiana, who lost $14,000 to a sophisticated online romance scam. We explore the careful construction of the fraud, the subtle red flags missed, and the unexpected way a badge in a slough brought it all to light.

    Person: James Norris
    Loss: $14,000
    Location: Dellwood, Indiana
    Discovery Date: March 9, 2019
    Scam Duration: At least five years

    - Rebecca Morgan found a dry laminated ID badge eight feet below the waterline in Pelican Creek slough.
    - The badge belonged to Methodist General Hospital, Terre Haute, Indiana.
    - James Norris, a 38-year-old estimator, lost $14,000 over six weeks in early 2019.
    - His best friend, Gina Jensen, a paralegal, noticed a "filing instinct" about the narrative.
    - James met "Eric Tillman" at the Ironwood Grille in Terre Haute after two weeks of texting.

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    22 min
  • The Phone on the Mailbox: He Loved a Ghost

    The Phone on the Mailbox: He Loved a Ghost
    Oct 3 2026
    The Phone on the Mailbox: He Loved a Ghost

    Imagine finding a cell phone on a mailbox with a message that begins, "You are the only person in this world who understands what I'm doing here." This discovery led investigators to unravel fourteen months of calls, transfers, voice messages, and a marriage proposal, revealing a shocking romance scam. How could a man fall in love with someone who didn't exist?

    In this episode, we explore the story of Raymond Parker, a 61-year-old widower who, after losing his wife, sought connection through a wellness app. His journey into a sophisticated online deception highlights how carefully crafted manipulation can target profound grief and lead to a devastating romantic fraud.

    Person: Raymond Parker
    Date: February 2023
    Location: Denton, Indiana
    App: NutraPath
    Doctor: Alan Forsythe

    - A county surveyor found Raymond Parker's cell phone on a mailbox in February 2023.
    - The phone contained 14 months of communications, including a marriage proposal.
    - Raymond's nutrition coach, "LoriW_NutraPro," used a profile photo stolen from a Brazilian fitness influencer.
    - The real woman in the photo had over 200,000 followers and posted in Portuguese.
    - Raymond meticulously logged call times in a paper ledger, with calls lasting from 40 minutes to over two hours.

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    This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.
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    25 min
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